Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

It is proposed to take No. 2, the Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2008 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage; and No. 16, the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008 — Second Stage (resumed), to adjourn not later than 7 p.m. tonight. 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; and the proceedings on No. 2 shall be taken today and shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 10 p.m. Private Members' business shall be No. 29, motion re agency workers, resumed, to conclude at 8.30 p.m. tonight, if not previously concluded.

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