John Curran (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)

There are two points to which to respond. This was not on the Order Paper this morning because we simply did not have the detail arranged in time. It was not much before 10 a.m. when we realised this legislation would have to be dealt with and that we would have to make the various arrangements necessary.

At the earliest opportunity possible, we tried to notify the Whips of the other parties that this matter was to be dealt with. Deputy Ó Snodaigh should note all Stages of this legislation must be passed in both Houses and signed by the President by midnight.

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