Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

It is proposed to take No. 16, Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005 — Order for Report, Report and Final Stages, proceedings to be brought to a conclusion, if not previously concluded at 7 p.m. by one question from the Chair and which shall, in relation to the amendments, include only those set down or accepted by the Minister for Social and Family Affairs; and No. 17, Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004 — Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the Dáil should sit later than 8.30 p.m.; and business will be adjourned for Private Members' business, No. 44, motion re investigation into the murder of Robert McCartney, which shall be taken for 90 minutes at 7 p.m., or on the conclusion of the debate on No. 16, whichever is the later.

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