Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I do not understand why the removal of the motion on Thornton Hall from today's schedule necessitates an early conclusion of our business. Surely there must be other business that can be addressed. Given that there are only three further sitting weeks before the summer recess, we should have resumed our Second Stage consideration of the Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 today, thereby allowing more time for the debate on the Thornton Hall motion when the Dáil returns on Tuesday week. Will the Tánaiste and Chief Whip consider my proposal? It makes more sense and would allow for greater participation in the Thornton Hall debate.

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