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‹ An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Order of Business

Summary

The Chair outlines the day’s business after some procedural banter. The Leader proposes a motion on sitting arrangements and statements on the national children's hospital.

Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

I call on the Leader to outline what is proposed for today.

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Is the Leas-Chathaoirleach trying to provoke?

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

I am just being correct.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

I was recently reminded that it is for the House to decide.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Leader proposes.

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It is for the Leader to set the schedule for the House to decide. That is correct.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

I think the Leader is in much better humour than he was last night, thanks be to God.

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I hope all Members are.

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Do not poke the bear.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

We will hear the Leader now, please, without interruptions.

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The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Tuesday, 12 March, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 2, statements on the national children's hospital, to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and to conclude at 2.30 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, time can be shared, and the Minister to be given not less than six minutes to reply to the debate.

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