Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

It is proposed to take No. 1a, Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007 [Seanad] — Second and Subsequent Stages. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that: (1) Second and Subsequent Stages of No. 1a shall be taken today and the following arrangements shall apply: (i) the proceedings on Second Stage shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 2.30 p.m.; (ii) the proceedings on Committee and Remaining Stages shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 3.30 p.m. by one question which shall be put from the Chair and which shall, in relation to amendments, include only those set down or accepted by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment; and (2) the Dáil on its rising today shall adjourn until 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 26 September 2007.

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