Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

It is proposed to take No. 1, Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad] - Second Stage, to adjourn at 7 p.m. tonight, if not previously concluded; No. 18, statements re Minister for Finance's announcement on banking of 30 September 2010 (resumed). 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 p.m. Private Members' business shall be No. 73, motion re health service cutbacks.

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