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Amendment on Garda statement

Summary

The Cathaoirleach confirmed Senator Humphreys's amendment to bring the Justice Minister to the House on the Garda issue, and the Leader agreed. After a brief exchange on speaking time, the chamber settled on six minutes per spokesperson and five minutes for the Minister.

Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

I thank the Leader. Senator Humphreys proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That the Minister for Justice and Equality attend the House to discuss the situation in the Garda Síochána." The Leader has indicated he is willing to accept the amendment. Is the proposal by the Leader to deal with the amendment at 8.30 p.m. agreed to? Agreed. By way of clarification, how much time will be allocated for the principal speakers?

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Off the top of my head, I suggest eight or six minutes for spokespersons.

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Six minutes per spokesperson.

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I suggest six minutes per spokesperson with the Minister to be given five minutes to reply at the end or whatever and for the debate to be completed not later than 9.15 p.m.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

This could create a misunderstanding on the part of whoever is in the Chair later. Going by what the Leader has said, one person from each group will speak.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

And the Minister will respond.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

What about the independent Independents?

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I would be happy to accommodate Senator Norris.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

I will leave it in the Leader's wise hands.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

Six minutes per person and five minutes for the Minister to respond.

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