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

Education Bill timing

Summary

Senator Ruane clarified that the Bill’s Committee Stage had been deferred. The Leader then proposed extending debate on the Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill by 30 minutes to be fair to her, and the Chair indicated agreement.

For the benefit of the record, the Bill's Committee Stage has been deferred. It is not even being dealt with in committee.

Comment on this

I thank Senator Ruane. She did not get an opportunity in her contribution to address the Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019 which is coming before the House later on. In light of that fact, and to be fair to Senator Ruane who has done a great deal of work on this issue, I propose an amendment to the Order of Business with regard to that Bill. I propose we extend debate by an extra 30 minutes.

Comment on this
Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Leader is referring to No. 3.

Comment on this

Yes. The Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill 2019.

Comment on this
Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Leader proposes that debate continue until 4 p.m. rather than 3.30 p.m.

Comment on this
Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Consequently, No. 3a will be taken at 4 p.m. rather than 3.30 p.m.

Comment on this

Yes. My aim is to be fair to Senator Ruane. I want to try to work with most people in the House.

Comment on this
Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Is that agreed?

Comment on this

I will move the amendment at the end. I just want to inform Members.

Comment on this
Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

It will need to be moved formally but I think we have agreement.

Comment on this