Adoption Bill division
The Chair formally put the amendments: Kelleher's amendment was agreed, while Ó Ríordáin's amendment to adjourn the Adoption Bill debate at 6 p.m. was pressed. Buttimer explained the time available, Ruane suggested three hours, and the amendment went to division, with McFadden requesting a non-electronic vote.
Senator Colette Kelleher has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 14 be taken before No. a1." The Leader has indicated he is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.
Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That debate on No. 3 be adjourned at 6 p.m. if not previously concluded." Is the amendment being pressed?
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To clarify, it is likely that we will not get to the debate on No. 3, Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016, until 4 p.m. Adjourning at 6 p.m. would give only a two-hour window for debate. To be fair to the Minister, there are many reasons for the delay in moving the Bill forward. The Minister has been working on it. We will not finish Committee Stage tonight.
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As an alternative, the debate might be adjourned after three hours.
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Gabh mo leithscéal, a Chathaoirligh. I neglected to give clarity in my reply and I apologise to Members for that. I try, as Leader, to be fair to everybody.
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Under Standing Order 62(3)(b) I request that the division be taken again other than by electronic means.