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Proposed Legislation. (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: That is more properly a question for the line Minister or for the Order of Business, rather than one that relates to legislation in the Taoiseach's Department.

Proposed Legislation. (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: If the Taoiseach is to answer during his Questions Time questions on legislation that are intended for line Ministers, he is opening a precedent.

Proposed Legislation. (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I am happy to give the Taoiseach as much latitude as he would like.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32. (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Anois, iarratais chun tairisceana a dhéanamh an Dáil a chur ar athló faoi Bhuan Ordú 32. 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. (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Tar éis breithnithe a dhéanamh ar na nithe ardaithe, níl siad in ord faoi Bhuan Ordú 32. The matters raised are not in order under Standing Order 32.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: There are no proposals to put to the House.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: That matter is not strictly in order on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy knows that is not in order under the Order of Business.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I am anxious to give the Deputy some latitude, but that is not in order on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I wanted to give the Deputy latitude, but that question is not appropriate to the Order of Business. It would be appropriate as a leader's question and that opportunity is available to the Deputy. I am advised, however, that neither the Ceann Comhairle nor the Clerk of the Dáil have had any communication on the matter.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Unless the question is within the confines of legislation, it will not be in order.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy is absolutely right that this is a matter that is proper to the House. However, it is not proper to the Order of Business. With regard to the action of the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources or his Department, it would be appropriate to put that question to the line Minister. I call the Tánaiste on the matters that are in order.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Does the Tánaiste wish to reply to that?

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I ask the Deputy to speak up as the Tánaiste has some difficulty hearing.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Is a debate on unemployment promised? I call the Tánaiste.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: When will that item of legislation be introduced?

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I will revert to the Deputy. The Tánaiste, on the estate management legislation.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Durkan wishes to raise two further matters.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I am sure the House is relieved to hear that.

Order of Business (3 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The Tánaiste should indicate when such legislation will be introduced.