Dáil debates

Thursday, 25 February 2010

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32

 

10:30 am

Photo of Séamus KirkSéamus Kirk (Louth, Ceann Comhairle)
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Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 32. I will call on the Deputies in the order in which they submitted their notices to my office.

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the urgent need to deal with the water problems in Clontarf, Artane, Raheny, Donnycarney and Coolock, and I call on the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to ensure that Dublin City Council will get the maximum support on this urgent matter to assist the residents of Dublin North-Central.

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Answer that one.

Photo of James BannonJames Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Yes. This matter is more important and relevant to our duties in this House.

Photo of P J SheehanP J Sheehan (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Hear, hear.

Photo of James BannonJames Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the action by the public service, which has brought the country to a standstill, with telephones in all sectors of the Civil Service not being answered today.

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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It was caused by the Government.

Photo of Séamus KirkSéamus Kirk (Louth, Ceann Comhairle)
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Having considered the matters raised, I believe they are not in order under Standing Order 32.