Dáil debates

Tuesday, 7 March 2023

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

 

3:05 pm

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The matter raised by Deputy Fitzpatrick about retirement age is under consideration by the Tánaiste and the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform. It does not just relate to the Defence Forces. There are other professions, such as the Garda, where the issue of a mandatory retirement age is in question. The matter is currently being considered by Ministers.

In respect of the lapsing of the eviction moratorium, we are happy to facilitate statements later in the week, subject to agreement by the Whips, or, alternatively, we can do so during the week of 21 March when we return from the St. Patrick's Day recess. The moratorium does not lapse until 31 March, so there is plenty of time between now and then to have statements on the matter.

Of course, if Opposition parties wish to use their time for a Private Member's motion, which I am sure they will, there will be an opportunity to have a vote on this long before 31 March.

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