Extend first item debate time
After the vote, the Leader proposed extending the time for the first item of business to 2 p.m. so spokespersons and the Minister could all speak. The Leas-Chathaoirleach confirmed the proposal and the Leader explained it was needed to recover time lost in the division.
For the record, Senator Nash voted in the incorrect position but this has been rectified.
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In light of the fact that we just had a vote, I propose that we amend the Order of Business to extend the time for the next item.
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Is the Leader proposing that we shall conclude deliberations on the first item of business no later than 2 p.m.?
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I apologise, what are we agreeing to?
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In light of the vote on the Order of Business, an extension will allow the groups spokespersons and the Minister to come in-----
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I am sure there is a dig in there somewhere.
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If the Senator would listen - sometimes it is good to listen - she will discover that I am trying to accommodate Members in order to allow all the group spokespersons and the Minister to contribute.
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To give the Minister time to reply, I need to extend the time for the debate as a result of the time we lost taking the vote. That is what I am trying to do.