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Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to Disability Service in the South East and Related Matters): Motion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: We are talking about procedure now.

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to Disability Service in the South East and Related Matters): Motion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: It is not a question of deferring the taking of the vote. We have defined a modus operandi to allow you to do what you wish to do. I asked you earlier, Minister of State, whether you had an amendment. Anyway, no amendments were tabled apart from the two from Deputies Daly and Wallace.

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to Disability Service in the South East and Related Matters): Motion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: In normal circumstances I would be putting the amendment. However, in the extenuating circumstances – this is a most unusual debate and, thankfully, it does not happen too often – does the Minister of State have a proposal?

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to Disability Service in the South East and Related Matters): Motion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: No, you will have to find another way.

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to Disability Service in the South East and Related Matters): Motion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: You cannot amend this-----

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to Disability Service in the South East and Related Matters): Motion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Are you proposing the withdrawal of the motion?

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to Disability Service in the South East and Related Matters): Motion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: If I were to adhere to Standing Orders, we would be putting it to a vote or otherwise. The circumstances are extenuating. If the Minister of State proposes to withdraw it, then I will put it to the Minister of State that he should ask the Government Whip to convene a meeting of the Business Committee and decide on how we should proceed from here.

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to Disability Service in the South East and Related Matters): Motion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: In the meantime, so that we have co-operation, I suggest to our colleagues, Deputy Daly and Deputy Wallace, that until there is a new motion they withdraw their amendments. That would clear the pitch.

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to Disability Service in the South East and Related Matters): Motion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: It is a matter of procedure. Knowing your experience in these matters, Deputy Daly, I imagine you would understand that.

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to Disability Service in the South East and Related Matters): Motion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Is it agreed that the amendment-----

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to Disability Service in the South East and Related Matters): Motion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Is it agreed that Deputies would withdraw their amendments? Agreed. Is it agreed that the Minister is withdrawing the motion? Agreed. The Business Committee will decide when the contents of the new motion are available. I hope you all understand that because it is as clear as water to me.

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to Disability Service in the South East and Related Matters): Motion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Is it agreed that the Minister is withdrawing the motion? Agreed. The Business Committee will decide when the contents of the new motion are available. I hope you all understand that because it is as clear as water to me.

European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: I am sorry Deputy Murphy, but Deputy Mattie McGrath wishes to speak.

European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Had the Deputy spoken to me about the daffodil, I would have told him that it was not a political emblem.

European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Let us get on with the debate. I do not know what the Deputies are repealing. Let us get on with the debate Deputy, please.

European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy assumes he knows but circumstantial evidence is not good enough for me.

European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Glaoim ar an Teachta Michael Healy-Rae, atá ag roinnt a chuid ama leis an Teachta Mattie McGrath. Tá deich bomaite acu san iomlán.

European Council Meeting: Statements (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: I hate to ask the Deputy to conclude when he is in full flight, but his time has concluded.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Legislative Reviews (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Deputy Billy Kelleher has 30 seconds to introduce his question if he so wishes - or does he wish to catch his breath?

Message from Select Committee (8 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: I have received a message from the Select Committee on Health that it has concluded its consideration of the Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2014 and has made amendments thereto.