I wish to ask the Taoiseach about the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill. Following an examination of the Order Paper for this week we will be lucky if four hours is provided to debate all Stages of the Bill. That is a completely insufficient amount of time.

I am sorry-----

It is my understanding that the Dáil might not sit next week. First, is it correct that the Dáil will not sit?

I am sorry, Deputy.

Second, will the Government not amend the Order Paper so as to provide time for a full debate on the Bill into next week if necessary?

We are discussing promised legislation. Thank you.

It is promised legislation on the agenda for today.

The Bill will be taken today and we will see how we get on.

It is a core principle of democracy that people get to debate Bills. Four hours is insufficient time.

Thank you very much.

Will the Dáil sit next week?

I call Deputy Durkan. The Taoiseach does not need to reply to Deputy Nulty because the question is out of order.

It is not out of order.

It is out of order.

It is a simple question: Is the Dáil going to sit next week?

The Bill is due before the House.

Only four hours are allocated to the Bill.

The purpose of the Order of Business is to allow for questions on promised legislation.

The Dáil is potentially going to rise next week.

Deputy Nulty should speak to the Chief Whip rather than raise the matter on the Order of Business.

Could the Taoiseach enlighten me as to whether the Dáil will sit next week?

Deputy Nulty should resume his seat.