Dáil debates

Tuesday, 27 May 2008

3:00 pm

Photo of Caoimhghín Ó CaoláinCaoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I ask the Taoiseach to allow for an extension of time after 7 p.m. The order as presented only allows for Fine Gael and the Labour Party to directly speak in the initial reaction to the Government's proposal. This differs from the manner in which statements are ordered in the House where Sinn Féin has the opportunity to participate. My party's dependence on an extension of time to have an opportunity to make a contribution on this important issue is a direct result of the acceptance of the Private Notice Question. I appeal to the Taoiseach and Chief Whip to allow for additional time to guarantee the participation of all opinion represented in the House on this very important issue. I am disappointed the other allied issue of the proposed co-location of the Central Mental Hospital is not part of what the House will address. I would like to reflect on that. My appeal is that there should be an extension of time to allow for all opinion to participate. The net effect of the acceptance of the Private Notice Question is that Sinn Féin will not have that chance.

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