Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour) | Oireachtas source

In anticipation of Deputy McDonald requesting time for a debate on the decision on the children's hospital, the Government took the initiative to put it on the programme for today. We also tabled a motion, which we circulated to the Whips last night. If there are amendments, we can consider them. Some 85 minutes are provided and when spokespersons are in the Chamber, there is a degree of flexibility in exchanges. The arrangements are reasonable and can be flexibly applied by Members in the Chamber.

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