Dáil debates
Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Allocation of Time: Motion
6:55 pm
Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source
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.
Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source
Is that agreed?
Joe Higgins (Dublin West, Socialist Party)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source
Yes, provided that we get a fair speaking time.
Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source
It is like a debate on Committee Stage. Members can contribute in the same way.
Joe Higgins (Dublin West, Socialist Party)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source
Yes, as long as the Government Members do not take up the entire time and there is adequate opportunity for Deputies to speak.