Dáil debates

Tuesday, 17 November 2009

Twenty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2009: First Stage

 

4:00 pm

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Tairgim:

Go gceadófar go dtabharfar isteach Bille dá ngairtear Acht chun an Bunreacht a leasú.

I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Constitution.

Photo of Séamus KirkSéamus Kirk (Louth, Ceann Comhairle)
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Is the Bill opposed?

Photo of Brian CowenBrian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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No.

Cuireadh agus aontaíodh an cheist.

Question put and agreed to.

Photo of Séamus KirkSéamus Kirk (Louth, Ceann Comhairle)
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Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Tairgim: "Go dtógfar an Bille in am Comhaltaí Príobháideacha."

I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Cuireadh agus aontaíodh an cheist.

Question put and agreed to.