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Dáil
‹ Order of Business

Order of Business

Summary

The Taoiseach proposes the evening’s scheduled business, and the Ceann Comhairle and Deputies exchange brief procedural and humorous remarks before continuing.

Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

It is proposed to take No. 24, Companies Bill 2012 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage; and No. 22, Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad] - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage.

It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that in the event a division is in progress at the time fixed for taking Private Members' business, the Dáil shall sit later than 9 p.m. tonight and Private Members' business, which shall be No. 146, motion re confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality, and Defence (resumed), shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 90 minutes. Tomorrow's business after Oral Questions shall be No. 24, Companies Bill 2012 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage, if not previously concluded; and No. 25 – statements on the supply of social housing and the Government's homelessness policy (resumed).

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

There is one proposal to be put to the House. Is the proposal for dealing with Private Members' business agreed to? Agreed. I call Deputy Martin on the Order of Business.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Settle down. We are not going anywhere. You have plenty of time.

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I was just putting up my hand to get on the list.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

You will be on the list. I could not miss you.

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The ranking might be a problem.

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I was trying to get in early because the early bird catches the worm.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

You are not a leader yet. Keep hoping.

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We are all winners.

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