Can I mention before I sit down that they construction of a ring road around Kilkenny is another issue which was held up.
TDs / John McGuinness
John McGuinness
Leas-Cheann Comhairle
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I have shown the Taoiseach some latitude.
We now will move on to statements on International Nurses Day.
I thank all of the nurses and midwives we are speaking about this evening. I certainly appreciate them. I thank them for their passion for the job, and for their commitment and dedication. I also recognise that we stood in this House and applauded all of the front-line workers and made comments and statements about nurses and others. Yet, we did not fulfil what is necessary, which is pay and conditions, the proper nu…
Deputy Ó Fearghaíl indicated that he wished to ask a supplementary question.
The Deputy to conclude.
Order, please.
Deputy Doherty, allow the Minister to respond.
I thank the Minister.
The Minister should conclude. Deputy Nash is next.
I thank the Minister, Deputy Nash to respond.
I thank the Deputy. The Minister to respond.
Is the Bill opposed?
Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
Is the Bill opposed?
Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
I compliment the Minister of State on his input into European affairs. I know he is dedicated and that he participates at all levels within the European Union. I commend him on the work he is doing. I know the value of the European Union, of the Single Market, and how valuable it is for Ireland to be a member of the European Union, but that does not mean that, in a debate like this, we cannot raise our concerns about…
Deputy Ó Broin.
Deputy Ó Broin.
As far as I am concerned.
Go ahead.
The Labour Party amendment cannot be moved until the Minister of State's amendment has been disposed of. We will continue with Sinn Féin.
Will the Minister of State just address the question?
Before we move on to the next question, I welcome all of the students in the Public Gallery. It is great to see you here this morning. I hope you enjoy your day in Leinster House and your visit. I particularly welcome the students from the Christian Brothers College in Kilkenny and their teacher, Mr. Murphy. You are all very welcome. Enjoy your day.
They are all welcome.