Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)

——or the spokespersons rather. The Deputies should let me finish. The spokespersons were briefed to try to get their co-operation in regard to this matter. I agree with the Deputies who have spoken that this is not an ideal way to introduce something of this nature. If Members across the House are unhappy with this particular aspect of the proposal I am willing to withdraw it and just have Second Stage of the University College Galway (Amendment) Bill taken today to allow the Whips to discuss the other matter and to make suitable arrangements for it.

In reference to what Deputy Rabbitte said in regard to a debate on education, the Minister informed me that she would be very happy to take a debate on education at any stage. In deference to what has been said from across the House I propose that the University College Galway (Amendment) Bill, Second Stage, would adjourn at 3.30 p.m.

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