Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

-----if the Minister is willing to accept our legislation to provide for an extension of time on the household charge. In his response the Minister might also address the issue of the implications for Dáil sittings of the referendum being held on 31 May. The Dáil was due to sit right up to this date and not sit the following week. In consideration of the motion before us today, the Minister might take the opportunity to advise the House on these arrangements as it may be a factor in how people decide.

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