Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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Okay, I signal that I want to withdraw the amendment, but I reserve the right to retable it on Report Stage. The Minister made a valid point on elections, when the Oireachtas does not sit, but beyond that I do not agree with the points made. I will table an amended version of this that will take into account times when the Oireachtas is not sitting when the decision can be triggered. Outside of elections, I cannot imagine circumstances where we could not recall the Dáil, regardless of where people are. If the banks are in trouble we will know about it beforehand. People would be recalled from their holidays or whatever, if the House is in recess. We will deal with the issue. I will withdraw the amendment and bring back an amended version.