Dáil debates

Tuesday, 14 October 2014

6:55 pm

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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I move:

That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the financial motions by the Minister for Finance shall, for the purpose of debate, be moved and decided together in accordance with the following schedule and the proceedings thereon, and on any amendments thereto, shall, in the case of each resolution be brought to a conclusion by one question which shall be put from the Chair not later than the times indicated as follows: Resolution No. 1 to conclude after 30 minutes; and Resolution No. 2 to conclude after 60 minutes.

Photo of Seán BarrettSeán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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Is that agreed?

Photo of Joe HigginsJoe Higgins (Dublin West, Socialist Party)
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Yes, provided that we get a fair speaking time.

Photo of Seán BarrettSeán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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It is like a debate on Committee Stage. Members can contribute in the same way.

Photo of Joe HigginsJoe Higgins (Dublin West, Socialist Party)
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Yes, as long as the Government Members do not take up the entire time and there is adequate opportunity for Deputies to speak.

Question put and agreed to.