It is proposed to take business in the following order: Nos. 1, 2 and 4. Private Deputies' Business —No. 8 on List 7—will be taken at 7.30 p.m., or earlier, if the debate on No. 2 has concluded.

What private business did the Tánaiste say it was intended to take?

No. 8 motion in the names of Deputies Alfred Byrne and Richard Anthony.

Can the Tánaiste give any indication at this stage as to the arrangements it is proposed to make for the Christmas Recess? Can he say if it is intended that the House should sit after next week?

If the Deputy will repeat his question to-morrow I may be in a position to give him an answer.

Can we be told when the amendments for the Local Government Bill will be circulated?

They are still coming in.

Will the Minister say if it is intended to take the Committee Stage of that Bill before the Recess?

I am afraid not.