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Adjournment Debate Matters (30 Apr 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Joe Costello — the need to update the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 to ensure multiple sclerosis patients can avail of the best treatment under medical prescription; (2) Deputy Denis Naughten — the need for the Minister for...

e-Government Services: Motion (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Is that agreed? Agreed.

e-Government Services: Motion (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Eirgrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 May 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy has nine minutes remaining.

Message from Select Committee (1 May 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The Select Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has completed its consideration of the Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies) (Confirmation of Orders) Bill 2008 and has made no amendments thereto.

Human Rights Issues. (1 May 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Michael D. Higgins may ask another supplementary question.

World Trade Negotiations. (1 May 2008)

Brendan Howlin: As we are well over the time allowed for this question, the Deputy can ask a very brief supplementary.

Appointment of Members of Government and Ministers of State (8 May 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Strictly speaking, there are no questions or comments.

Appointment of Members of Government and Ministers of State (8 May 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Having said that, I am sure Deputy Kenny has something to ask that is in order.

Appointment of Members of Government and Ministers of State (8 May 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I can advise Deputy Kenny that this is a matter which is in the hands of the House. Under the Standing Order, in fact, the Taoiseach is not allowed to take the Order of Business on a Thursday.

Appointment of Members of Government and Ministers of State (8 May 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Again, it is strictly not in order right now, but——

Appointment of Members of Government and Ministers of State (8 May 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I shall allow the Taoiseach to make a brief comment, if he wishes.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (8 May 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Before coming to the Order of Business I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 32.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (8 May 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Having considered the matters raised, they are not in order under Standing Order 32.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Brendan Howlin: There is one proposal to put to the House. Is the proposal for dealing with No. 10, motion re proposed approval for council framework decision on the organisation and content of the exchange of information extracted from criminal records between member states, without debate, agreed? Agreed.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Three matters are in order.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I am afraid that matter is not in order on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Many Deputies have indicated a desire to contribute and I am anxious to facilitate everyone if I can. Did Deputy Gilmore wish to add a brief supplementary question?

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Brendan Howlin: It is not appropriate to raise the contents of the Bill.

Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I call on Deputy Joanna Tuffy. I beg Deputy Durkan's pardon and will return to him shortly.