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Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: I do not think that prophecy is part of the Tánaiste's requirement.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Motion to Recommit (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: This is a recommittal motion and a brief explanation is required.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: Amendments Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together by agreement.

Broadcasting Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: Amendments Nos. 6 and 7 are related and will be discussed together by agreement.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: Before coming to the Order of Business I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 32. I will call the Deputies in the order their requests were submitted to the Ceann Comhairle's office.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (2 Apr 2009)

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

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: We now move——

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: I am afraid I do not have a notice from Deputy Bannon.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: I know that the Deputy has a very efficient office but I regret that his notice did not arrive. I now call on the Tánaiste to announce the Order of Business.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: There is one proposal to put to the House. Is the proposal for dealing with Nos. a7, 7,8, 9, and 10 without debate agreed?

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: Is the proposal to amend the time slot from 35 minutes to 60 minutes agreed? Agreed. Are the proposals to take Nos. a7, 7, 8, 9 and 10 without debate agreed? Agreed. I call Deputy Kenny on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: It is the issue of the dissemination of soft information.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: Is legislation promised?

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: Has the Deputy something relevant to the Order of Business to raise?

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: This is not in order on the Order of Business. The Deputy should raise the issue in an Adjournment debate.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: The problem is the Deputy cannot raise the issue on the Order of Business. Is a debate on agriculture promised?

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: Unfortunately, the Chair has no control over answers given to Deputies.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy obviously feels strongly about this matter, but we must find another way of dealing with it. I call Deputy Brian Hayes.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy knows full well he will have to find another way to pursue this important issue. The Deputy should ask his question on legislation or seek to change the rules pertaining to the Order of Business.

Order of Business (2 Apr 2009)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy is not allowed to make speeches on the Order of Business.