Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

It is proposed to take No. 11, motion regarding a referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of An Bord Bia (Transfer of Functions of An Bord Iascaigh Mhara relating to Fish Marketing) Order 2009; No. 12, motion regarding a referral to select committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the International Tropical Timber Agreement (ITTA) 2006; and No. 13, motion regarding ministerial rota for parliamentary questions; and No. 24, Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad] - Report Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that Nos. 11, 12 and 13 shall be decided without debate; and in the event a division is in progress at the time fixed for taking Private Members' business, which shall be No. 69, motion regarding special educational needs, Standing Order 117 (3) shall not apply and the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m. tonight and business shall be interrupted after Private Members' time, which shall be taken for 90 minutes tonight and shall also take place tomorrow after the Order of Business and shall be brought to a conclusion after 90 minutes on that day.

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