David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

On a point of order. Is there some kind of precedent or standard governing the time between when a Bill is published and is debated in the House? Are there any guidelines on this issue? I refer in particular to the social welfare and law reform Bill which is due to be debated next Tuesday. It will introduce much important detail and we have not seen it yet. Surely it is only fair we would have a reasonable number of days to consider such legislation.

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