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Heritage Bill information

Summary

Senator O'Sullivan asked for advance details on the timing, allocation and amendment groupings for the Heritage Bill debate so Senators could prepare properly. The Cathaoirleach said the groupings list was a Bills Office matter but expected the Leader to help provide the information.

I ask the Leader to provide specific information to all Senators before 2 p.m. in advance of our consideration of the Heritage Bill 2016 tomorrow. Will the Leader tell us what time the debate on the aforementioned Bill is due to start and how many hours will be devoted to the discussion? I also ask that the amendment groupings list be furnished to Senators. On a previous occasion, we did not receive the amendment groupings list until just prior to the debate. In order to be prepared and to have a decent debate tomorrow, we should be provided with the groupings list today. I would really appreciate that because it would serve all Senators well in terms of their preparation for tomorrow's debate on the Heritage Bill 2016.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

The amendment groupings list is a matter for the Bills Office. While the issue raised by Senator Grace O'Sullivan is pertinent, it is a matter for the Bills Office rather than the Leader. That said, I am sure the Leader will be able to assist the Senator.

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If the Leader could provide the information I requested in advance of the debate, that will enable us to be prepared.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

I am sure he will do so when he responds to the Order of Business.

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