Order of Business
The Minister explained that fisheries statements had been arranged for the next day, limiting other time. The House then moved toward agreeing the week’s business, with light procedural banter and Christmas remarks.
There I was thinking the spirit of Christmas might have landed on the very last day-----
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-----and that the Order of Business might be agreed.
I contacted all the Whips last Saturday to let them know that, following a request from Deputy Collins, and after speaking to the Minister, Deputy Heydon, and the Minister of State, Deputy Dooley, the Ministers would like to facilitate statements on fisheries. That is being facilitated tomorrow afternoon. It will be a full round, so that limits the amount of other time that is available.
I remind all Whips from the Opposition parties that they can use their time on Leaders' Questions, Private Members' business, Topical Issues and Questions on Policy or Legislation to raise the myriad of important issues outlined. I wish everyone a very happy Christmas. The Order of Business stands.
