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Dáil
‹ An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Thursday strike debate

Summary

Deputy Coppinger repeatedly sought Dáil time to discuss a possible nurses’ strike on Thursday, arguing the House should be able to question the Government if the strike goes ahead. The Ceann Comhairle said the weekly business was already agreed, but indicated the matter could be considered by the Business Committee on Thursday.

The Ceann Comhairle did not mention Wednesday.

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There is no question about Wednesday. There is no proposal for Wednesday.

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I was going to raise a question.

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There are no proposals on which to raise a question. I am sorry.

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I will raise it about Thursday's business.

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On Thursday's business.

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It is obvious that we are facing into a strike of national historic importance tomorrow. The Dáil must be given an opportunity to discuss this strike and question the Government on its tactics. While some people had the opportunity on Leaders' Questions, that does not apply to the entire Dáil. If the strike goes ahead tomorrow-----

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We cannot start debating the strike now.

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I am sorry, I am making a proposal that if the strike goes ahead tomorrow and is not averted that Dáil time be allocated to it. Some of the statements the Taoiseach made today are frankly laughable and daft. It sets the Government on a suicide mission with the nurses. We need an opportunity to discuss it.

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We have agreed the business for the week, unanimously if I recall.

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I propose that on Thursday if the strike goes ahead tomorrow we must-----

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It can be considered.

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The Business Committee should discuss time.

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Yes, it can be done on Thursday.

We have agreed to take Thursday's business as set out, thank you very much.

Twenty one Deputies are offering.

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