Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Chairmen of the respective committees have authority to put forward their own business schedule. Everybody is aware of the programme arising from each Whips' meeting so it is a case of management. We have a short enough time in the week to get all of these things in line. It is not the first time this has happened. Chairmen should be cognisant of the outcome of Whips' meetings, which are the conclusion of discussions between the Whips of the parties.

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