Seanad Éireann - Volume 174 - 06 November, 2003

European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages.

SECTION 1.

  Question proposed: “That section 1 stand part of the Bill.”

Mr. Mooney Mr. Mooney

  Mr. Mooney: As I have an interest in history I see an historical anomaly—

Mr. Ross Mr. Ross

  Mr. Ross: Perhaps I am wrong but I thought we had agreed to finish at 1 p.m

An Leas-Chathaoirleach An Leas-Chathaoirleach

  An Leas-Chathaoirleach: We agreed Second Stage would finish at 1 p.m.

Mr. Mooney Mr. Mooney

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  Mr. Mooney: There is an historical anomaly in this but I will not ask the Minister to comment on it. Section (r) states: “the Treaty concerning the accession of the Kingdom of Norway.” Norway opted out following that signature. This is unusual legislation because it includes a country [800]which is not a member of the European Union, although we are discussing accession.

  Question put and agreed to.

  Section 2 agreed to.

  Title agreed to.

  Bill reported without amendment and received for final consideration.

  Question proposed: “That the Bill do now pass.”

Mr. Roche Mr. Roche

  Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (Mr. Roche): I thank the Senators for their consideration of the Bill.

Ms Ormonde Ms Ormonde

  Ms Ormonde: I thank the Minister of State. I will not delay him further as I know he is in a hurry.

Mr. Bradford Mr. Bradford

  Mr. Bradford: I thank the Minister for his attendance.

  Question put and agreed to.

An Leas-Chathaoirleach An Leas-Chathaoirleach

  An Leas-Chathaoirleach: When is it proposed to sit again?

Ms Ormonde Ms Ormonde

  Ms Ormonde: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 11 November 2003.

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