Séamus Kirk (Louth, Ceann Comhairle)

This matter should be taken up at the Whips' meeting.

Before I call the next speaker, I wish to refer to something which was raised earlier in the House by Deputy Durkan. The enclosure with the letter which was sent out last night sets out the various parts of the Order of Business under Standing Order 26. The rulings, also attached, do not refer to legislation promised outside the House as this is expressly referred to in Standing Order 26 itself. We do not feel it was necessary to circulate the Standing Order itself as Members should be aware of it. In short, there is no omission in the letter re legislation promised outside the House as this is provided for in the Standing Order itself.

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