senate

Sittings

16th Sitting of the Senate

1st Session - 11th Republican Parliament

Thursday 28 April, 2016
1:30 PM
Announcements By The President/Vice-President
Tribute to former Senator, Mr. Daniel Reid

The President of the Senate announced the passing of former Senator, Mr. Daniel Reid on April 21, 2016. Sen. the Hon. Franklin Khan, Sen. Wade Mark, Sen. Dhanayshar Mahabir and the President of the Senate paid tribute to Mr. Reid and extended condolences to his family. A minute of silence was observed.

Papers
Twelve Papers

Twelve Papers were laid in the names of the Minister of Finance, Vice President of the Senate and the Minister of Rural Development and Local Government. See Order Paper for details.

Presentation Of Reports From Select Committees
Two Reports
Questions To Ministers: Oral Answer
Two Urgent Questions

Two Urgent questions were posed and answered. See Order Paper for details.

Questions To Ministers: Oral Answer
Three Questions

Three questions qualified for oral answer and were answered. See Order Paper for details.

Motions Relating To The Business Or Sittings Of The House And Moved By A Minister Or Parliamentary Secretary
Extension to submit final report - JSC on Whistleblower Protection Bill, 2015

Sen. the Hon. Franklin Khan moved a motion to grant an extension of seven weeks, until June 17th 2016, in order for the Joint Select Committee appointed to consider and report on the Whistleblower Protection Bill, 2016 to submit their final report. This motion was carried.

Government Business: Motions
Confirm the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) (No. 2) Order, 2016 and the Customs (Amendment to the First Schedule) Order 2016

The Minister of Finance moved the motion to confirm the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2016. Hon. Colm Imbert further moved that debate to confirm the Customs (Amendment to the First Schedule) Order, 2016 be conducted simultaneously. By agreement of the Senate, debate began on both motions. Both motions were carried.

Adjournment
The Senate adjourned to Tuesday May 3, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.

The Sitting concluded at 8:45 p.m. The Senate adjourned to Tuesday May 3, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.