Dáil Éireann has made the following Order:—

That the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Bill, 1976, be referred to the Standing Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills.

That the first meeting of the Committee be held on a date not earlier than 23rd March, 1977.

I move:

That the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Bill, 1976, be referred to the Standing Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills.

That the first meeting of the Committee be held on a date not earlier than 23rd March, 1977."