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Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. a9, motion re membership of committees; No. 9, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of a Council decision on the improvement of co-operation between the special intervention units of the member states of the European Union in crisis situations; No. 10, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of a proposal for a Council framework decision on taking...

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: There were discussed yesterday at committee and are before the House for adaptation.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: In order to facilitate further debate on this issue, it was decided yesterday, at the behest of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, that the deadline be extended. There is a timeframe within which we must work and it has been agreed to debate this matter on 17 June. This is the most appropriate way to deal with it and it was not considered appropriate...

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: That will be dealt with under No. a9. I believe Deputy Dinny McGinley did a great job yesterday.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I knew where he was all day. It was fantastic.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I am aware the committee is doing its utmost to evaluate all these matters in a short timeframe. The extension of time to deal with Thornton Hall was the wish of every Member and this has now been facilitated by order of the House.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Thornton Hall was to be dealt with today but, to facilitate the committee, the time has been extended. If we were to introduce new legislation today, the Opposition spokespersons would be in consternation as they would not have had adequate time to prepare for a debate.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Turmoil, perhaps. To be fair to Members who wish to participate in debates, it was decided not to introduce new business this afternoon. Members cannot have it both ways. Perhaps we could use this opportunity to canvass for a "Yes" vote.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: There are no plans to do so.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: On the justice issues, five considerable Bills are on the A list——

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: ——that are an absolute priority and that all Members of the House would like to be enacted.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: On the issue of bail, at present we cannot give a definite time but the matter is being kept constantly under review by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: On the issue of a debate, I was asked whether there was a proposal to introduce a supplementary budget to the House. There are no plans to do so.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: On the issue of a debate on the economy and the economic outlook, I am sure that matter can be discussed among the Whips if it is seen as a pressing and important issue to be considered.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: It is a matter for the House.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: Deputy Gilmore should be allowed to speak without interruption.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: As you know, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, I am trying my utmost to stay within the framework of being in order.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: On that basis I resist rising to the challenge that is being put forward on the economy.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: I accept the returns have been disappointing but income receipts are on target and we have a very resilient economy. It is not without its challenges, many of which are not necessarily local but are of a global nature.

Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Mary Coughlan: If the Leaders of the Opposition and the Whips wish to facilitate a debate we will not resist it. People are most anxious to have other legislation concluded by the end of the term, mainly on the fair deal. An intoxicating liquor Bill was published today and people are very anxious that those matters are equally as important and must be dealt with. I am sure we can facilitate discussion on...