Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

It is proposed to take No. 1, Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad] — Second and Subsequent Stages. 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 10.30 p.m.; the following arrangements shall apply in relation to No. 1 — the proceedings on Second Stage shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 9.30 p.m. tonight and the proceedings on the Committee and Remaining Stages shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 10.30 p.m. tonight 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 Transport; and Private Members' business shall be No. 73, motion re investigation of complaints in relation to Mr. Michael Shine.

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