Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

It is proposed to take No. 8, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Official Languages Act 2003 (Public Bodies) Regulations 2006; No. 12, the Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005 [Seanad] — Order for Report and Report and Final Stages; and No. 13, the Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005 — Order for Report and Report and Final Stages.

It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the proceedings on No. 8 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after two hours. The opening speech of a Minister or Minister of State and of the main spokespersons for the Fine Gael Party, the Labour Party and the Technical Group, who shall be called upon in that order, shall not exceed 15 minutes in each case. The speech of each other Member called upon shall not exceed ten minutes in each case and Members may share time. A Minister or Minister of State shall be called upon to make a speech in reply which shall not exceed five minutes. Private Members' business shall be No. 42, motion re rent supplement, resumed, to conclude at 8.30 p.m.

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