Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I propose an amendment that the Dáil sit until 11.30 p.m. I can explain the reasons later if the Ceann Comhairle wishes. The Supplementary Estimates are too serious to pass within one hour. At least 45 additional minutes should be provided to deal with this business. A further 45 minutes should also be provided to debate the Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services) Bill 2009. For some extraordinary reason, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources intends to introduce what is practically an entirely new Bill on Report Stage which will deal with the provision of fibre cable. While I support such provision in principle, this is not the way to go about it. Rather than having two separate divisions on the Supplementary Estimates and Bill, I suggest the House sits until 11.30 p.m. to give 45 additional minutes to each item.

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