Séamus Kirk (Louth, Ceann Comhairle)

I will allow Deputy Healy-Rae to speak in a moment but first I wish to address something referred to by Deputy Gilmore. Regarding the commencement of the social welfare Bill yesterday, I have taken the unusual step of having the record of the House checked. It is crystal clear that the Minister moved the correct motion, namely, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." That is the end of the matter.

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