Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Before proceeding, I wish to bring a couple of points to the attention of Members. The Minister, representing the Government, and the proposer must have a right to reply at 6.07 p.m. We have four speakers already in attendance over and above the listed time allowed for speakers if everyone is to take their full time. I suggest that Members might consider sharing, in which case we will get everybody in. The Minister of State has the option of making his position clear now or at the end of the debate. We will try to guide as many people through as possible. Is that agreed? Agreed.

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