Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Yes; it would not be immediately. We will give a reasonable break if people want to grab a sandwich or something. Rather than taking up time with this matter now, I propose that we discuss it this evening. Is that agreed? Agreed.

I have liaised extensively with members of the committee and groupings regarding speaking slots. It is proposed to give every member of the committee five minutes in which to make a statement, ask a question and receive answers. Members can give their speaking time to someone else, subject to the proviso that people can speak for a maximum of ten minutes at a time. I propose to proceed on that basis for today. We can discuss it again this evening but I do not want to-----