Electricity Bill time allocation
Senator Collins objected that the Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill would not get enough time. A point of order followed on abstentions, and the Cathaoirleach explained that Standing Orders do not currently provide for them but the committee is examining the issue.
The electricity amendment Bill is not being given enough time.
Comment on this
Question put: "That the Order of Business be agreed to."
Do you agree with this result?
On a point of order, I would like it to be recorded that I abstained from voting in the division.
Comment on this
For the benefit of Members, there is no abstention provision in our Standing Orders at the moment. However, the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight is looking at the issue of allowing Members who are present to abstain, as happens in the Dáil. I will revert to Members on that at a later date.