Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

It is proposed to take No. 16, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Planning and Development Regulations 2007; No. 17, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a Council Framework Decision on the fight against organised crime; No. 18, motion re referral to Select Committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) — deferred surrender to the Central Fund — Order 2007; and No. 7, the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m. tonight and business shall be interrupted not later than 10 p.m.; Nos. 16, 17 and 18 shall be decided without debate; and Private Members' business shall be No. 38, Civil Unions Bill 2006 — Second Stage; and the proceedings on the Second Stage shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 8.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 21 February.

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