Acting Chairman (Deputy Bernard Durkan):

This Bill is to conclude after two and a half hours, if not previously concluded. I call the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to move amendment No. 1.

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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I move amendment No. 1:

In page 5, line 30, to delete “Parts 6 and 9” and substitute “Parts 4, 5 and 9”.

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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I move amendment No. 2:

In page 5, line 7, to delete “to” where it firstly occurs.

Derek Keating (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I commend the Acting Chairman, Deputy Durkan, on his outstanding chairmanship.

David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Hear, hear.

Derek Keating (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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We have just dealt with important legislation which comprised more than 29 sections and not one member of the Opposition was in attendance.

David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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They have abandoned the House. They have no interest.