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‹ An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Timing of Shane O'Farrell motion

Summary

The Chair and Leader discussed when Norris wanted the motion taken, and a suggestion was made to suspend the judicial appointments Bill if necessary. Norris confirmed he was pressing the amendment.

Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

That is very clear. The Senator may be wrong or otherwise. The question is that the amendment be made-----

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Can I ask a question before it goes to a vote? When does Senator Norris propose to have the motion put tonight?

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

Immediately after the Order of Business.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

The proposal is that it be taken after No. 2.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

The Minister, Deputy Flanagan, is around anyway.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

We are going around in circles.

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On a point of order, if the Leader really wanted to be helpful to Senator Norris he would suspend the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 this evening and take Senator Norris's motion.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

That is another option. I will put the question. Senator Norris, is the amendment being pressed?

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

Yes.

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Division Carried

Amendment put

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