VoterConnect.ie

We use Google Analytics to see which pages are read and how the site is used, so we know what to improve. This only runs if you accept. See our privacy notice for details.

Seanad
‹ An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Children's hospital debate amendment

Summary

Devine pressed an amendment seeking an immediate debate with the Minister for Health on the national children’s hospital cost. Buttimer said he was trying to secure an answer, while the Cathaoirleach warned there was only one opportunity to press the issue.

Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

Senator Devine has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Minister for Health on the cost of the construction of the national children's hospital be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

0 0
Comment on this

Sign in to comment →

Jerry Buttimer Fine Gael

I am not sure of the protocol but rather than dividing the House-----

0 0
Comment on this

Sign in to comment →

Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

The difficulty is there is only one bite of the cherry.

0 0
Comment on this

Sign in to comment →

Jerry Buttimer Fine Gael

I was on my feet and, to be fair, I am endeavouring to get the answer for Senator Devine.

0 0
Comment on this

Sign in to comment →

Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

If we defer it, Senator Divine will not have an opportunity to press the issue.

0 0
Comment on this

Sign in to comment →

Máire Devine Sinn Féin

I will press it.

0 0
Comment on this

Sign in to comment →

Division Lost

Amendment put

Tá 14
·
Níl 22

Do you agree with this result?

0 0
View full vote details →