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Dáil
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Timing of Posts and Telegraphs Estimate

Summary

Deputy Harte seeks guidance on when the Posts and Telegraphs Estimate will be taken, noting the Estimates must finish by 5 o’clock. The Chair cites the Whips’ agreement and asks Deputies to observe the time limit and allow others to speak.

Could we be given some indication when the Estimate for the Department of Posts and Telegraphs will be taken? I understand that all the Estimates must be concluded by 5 o'clock. I want to accommodate the Government. We have an hour and a half left, and we have to finish the Estimate for the Department of Health and the Estimate for the Department of Social Welfare before we come to the Estimate for the Department of Posts and Telegraphs.

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An Leas Cheann-Comhairle

The Deputy knows that there is an agreement between all the Whips. We are dependent to a great extent on the co-operation of Deputies making their contribution on any Estimate. I hope they will bear in mind the time limitation on us.

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Could we have some guidance at this stage?

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James C. Tunney An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

The Chair cannot give any guidance except to remind the House that there is an agreement and to appeal to Deputies to bear in mind that other Deputies are anxious to offer.

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