Dáil debates

Wednesday, 23 April 2008

12:00 pm

Photo of Bertie AhernBertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)
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It is proposed to take No. 22, Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008 — Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m. tonight and business shall be interrupted not later than 10 p.m. Private Members' business shall be No. 38, motion re neurology and clinical neurophysiology services (resumed) to conclude at 8.30 p.m. tonight.

Photo of John O'DonoghueJohn O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)
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There is one proposal to be put to the House. Is the proposal that the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m tonight agreed to? Agreed. I call Deputy Kenny on the Order of Business.

Photo of Enda KennyEnda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Does the Taoiseach have any update on the problem that is becoming more apparent concerning pharmacy patients? I know I must raise this matter in the context of the pharmacy (No. 2) Bill, but I assume that some contingency plan is being put in place because the matter is becoming more serious. Perhaps the Taoiseach could provide an answer to that.

Photo of John O'DonoghueJohn O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)
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We can only deal with the legislation now — the pharmacy (No. 2) Bill.

Photo of Bertie AhernBertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)
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The pharmacy Bill is being drafted. The work of the Dorgan group's committee is continuing and that is where the important emphasis must be. I hope everyone can co-operate with that.