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Dáil
‹ An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

By-election writ and Uisce Éireann

Summary

Michael Collins requests statements on the Galway West by-election writ and problems obtaining answers from Uisce Éireann; the Chief Whip says the matters are outside her remit, followed by procedural disagreement.

We would like statements in the House regarding the moving of the writ for the Galway West by-election. It is a hugely important issue for the constituency. I also ask for statements in relation to Uisce Éireann. There are serious problems in respect of public representatives getting straight answers from Uisce Éireann about serious issues, whether in their constituencies or nationally.

Comment on this

In response to Deputy McDonald, under Standing Order 35(3) and as the Taoiseach said earlier, the Minister met Harvey's parents this afternoon with the Tánaiste, Simon Harris. I will speak to the Minister about Deputy McDonald's request and try to table that for next week.

In response to Deputy Gibney, the occupied territories Bill is receiving priority publication by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel.

In response to Deputy Murphy, I would give a similar answer in relation to the CHI.

In response to Deputy Collins, it does not come within my remit as Chief Whip or the Business Committee's to move any writ, but I am sure the Taoiseach has heard the Deputy. We can discuss Uisce Éireann at tomorrow morning's Business Committee meeting.

The Order of Business stands.

Comment on this
Verona Murphy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

I thank the Chief Whip. Are the proposed arrangements for this week's business agreed to and the proposed amendment negatived?

Comment on this
Verona Murphy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

Sorry, Deputy, you have had your chance.

Comment on this
Verona Murphy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

Are the arrangements agreed to and the amendment negatived?

Comment on this
Deputies

Not agreed.

Comment on this
Division Carried

Question put: "That the amendment proposed to the arrangements on the Order of Business is hereby negatived and the proposed arrangements for the week's business are hereby agreed to."

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