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Dáil

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil

Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I understand there is a proposal to change the Order of Business. I call Deputy Bailey.

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It is proposed, notwithstanding the Order of Business on Tuesday, 2 October 2018, that the Dáil shall take No. 24b, motion re report of the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality under Standing Order 114 on the amended proposals for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing a framework for interoperability between EU information systems – COM (2018) 478 and COM (2018) 480, tomorrow, without debate, immediately before the voting block.

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Is that agreed?

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It is not agreed. I was not expecting this. This was the proposal that was referred to the joint committee yesterday, which was to be taken after the committee meeting next week. Is that correct?

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Does the acting Whip have any clarification on that?

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My understanding is different, but I will seek clarification on it for the Deputy.

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I am not sure I can agree to it. Reservations were expressed, although not by me, in private session of the committee yesterday and the matter was to be discussed further at a committee meeting next Wednesday. I am not sure we can-----

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

It is customary that the Chair will have a copy of it, and I do not have a copy. I am just facilitating the House.

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We can do it tomorrow.

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I am sorry, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. It was discussed by the joint committee today.

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I know, but the Chair does not have a copy, which is unusual. If it was discussed by the joint committee, was it discussed with the Whips?

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I might suggest that rather than take a decision now, if some clarity can be provided, Deputy Bailey can come back in about an hour. We can interrupt business.

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I was told it was discussed today at the committee, but I will seek clarity on it and come back to the House in an hour.

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Not at the Business Committee, however, because Deputy Ó Snodaigh is a member of that committee. If the Deputy would obtain clarity and come back at a later stage, we will facilitate her.

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I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

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