Dáil debates

Wednesday, 13 March 2013

Social Welfare Appeals Bill 2013: First Stage

 

11:20 am

Photo of Willie O'DeaWillie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
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I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide that social welfare appeals will be decided within three months except in the most extenuating circumstances.

Photo of Seán BarrettSeán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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Is the Bill opposed?

Question put and agreed to.

Photo of Seán BarrettSeán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Photo of Willie O'DeaWillie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail)
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I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Question put and agreed to.