National maternity hospital
Joan Collins insisted the maternity hospital issue had already been debated and approved in Private Members’ time, and said it was one of the biggest projects facing women in the country. The Taoiseach said the Minister would bring the matter to Government in the coming weeks, but Collins continued to argue a full debate was needed.
It was already voted for in Private Members’ time.
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Every week there are calls for debates on a range of issues and we need to allow Government time for legislation.
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That is not good enough.
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It is a tight week and everybody wants statements on different items. It happens every day in the Dáil.
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This is one of the biggest projects facing the country for women.
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The Minister will bring this to the Government in the coming weeks and we will have a decision on that.
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That is why we need a debate.
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Given the importance of this issue and the need for urgent Government action in respect of fuel and energy costs, under Standing Order 83(3)(b) I propose that the vote be taken by other than electronic means, or, in other words, by a walk-through vote.
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Question again put: “That the proposed arrangements for this week's business be agreed to.”
Do you agree with this result?