Animal welfare, excess deaths and child poverty
Deputies Murphy and Bacik seek a debate on animal welfare and live calf exports, while Deputy Mattie McGrath calls for discussion of excess deaths and hospital overcrowding; Deputy Whitmore raises child poverty. The Taoiseach says the Opposition has three slots and urges Members to trade private members’ business if they want extra time, but the proposals are not agreed.
The "RTÉ Investigates" programme was on last night. The deadline for having Private Members' Bills in was last Friday. The idea that the Opposition could have anticipated using its time to discuss a programme that was on this week is just not possible.
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This is news now. An investigation has been announced by the Department.
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We should be able to debate this, rather than going off until September.
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I am sure the Whip will agree to changes. The Government has a legislative programme. We have important legislation we want to get through and get done this week. Every week, the Opposition is given three issues to prioritise. I am sure if Deputies are willing to withdraw one of the Private Members' Bills, or two, we could make the time for one of these issues.
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Question put: "That the proposed arrangements for this week's business be agreed to."
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