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Topical Issue Matters (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Clare Daly - the need for legislative reform in regard to pension benefits; (2) Deputies Sean Fleming, Fiona O'Loughlin and Brian Stanley- the future of the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise; (3) Deputy Éamon Ó...

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Deputy Michael Collins is representing the Rural Independent Group.

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: It is more suited to either a Topical Issue debate or a parliamentary question.

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: It is not in order but-----

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: That is all the leaders or potential-----

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Sorry, I call Deputy Eamon Ryan.

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: We dealt with that.

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: It has already been debated. It is a matter for a Topical Issue debate or a parliamentary question, unless the Minister wants to respond briefly.

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Deputy McLoughlin on the same issue. Ministers may then offer it.

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Deputy MacSharry-----

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: The Minister, Deputy Flanagan, indicated that he will engage.

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Some Members feel I am not calling Deputies in order. I am calling either the party leaders or their representatives.

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: I thank the Deputy for his brevity.

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Is that acceptable? Subject to the Taoiseach's offer, is the proposal for dealing with Tuesday's business agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with Wednesday's business agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with Thursday's business agreed to? Agreed. I have quite a list before me and I am going to read it out lest I leave someone out. We have only 13 minutes....

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Deputy Martin should hold on for one moment. The Business Committee does not decide the business of the House. The Business Committee makes recommendations to this House.

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: There is a big difference. It is the House that decides. I will call the Taoiseach momentarily. I ask the House to decide. It is a matter for Members. I am only the facilitator and I must ensure we stay within Standing Orders. I remind Members that it is the House that decides and the Business Committee recommends.

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Deputy Pearse Doherty can make a very short contribution.

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: Okay. That is the proposal. I call Deputy Boyd Barrett and then Deputy Howlin.

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: The Taoiseach and the Chief Whip may respond.

Order of Business (21 Nov 2017)

Pat Gallagher: We will deal with the four questions.