Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

This is a point of order. There is a growing practice whereby we can raise the issue on the following day — on Thursday. However, the Taoiseach is unlikely to be here on a Thursday and from past experience the Tánaiste is unlikely to be here. I register my strong protest at this growing practice. There has been a tradition in this House that members of the Opposition could on a daily basis, regardless of the day, raise an item pertaining to promised legislation. I intend to try to ensure they are able to do this for as long as I am in the House.

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