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Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: We cannot have a debate on the matter.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: That matter was dealt with already under proposal No. 4. The House decided on it by a vote. I call on Deputy Ó Caoláin.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: We have already decided on when the House is coming back.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: We cannot have a debate on it. This issue was discussed by way of a Private Notice Question. A brief comment has been made this morning by the Leader and we are moving on to the next item of business.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: Again, that does not arise at this stage. I ask the Deputy to refer to an appropriate matter.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: That is a matter for the House and not appropriate to the Order of Business.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: There are four proposals to put to the House. Is the proposal for dealing with Nos. 20 to 23, inclusive, motions re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann, agreed to?

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: Is the proposal for dealing with No. 32, statements on UN reform agreed? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with No. 4b, conclusion of Second and Subsequent Stages of the Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad] agreed?

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: The Ceann Comhairle has no role in the matter, other than to adjudicate on amendments. There is no difficulty with amendments that come within Standing Orders. The Ceann Comhairle adjudicates on amendments outside of Standing Orders as has always been the practice. The Ceann Comhairle has no function regarding the conduct of business in the House by the Government.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: The Chair does not intend to get into a discussion on the Chair's function. I have clarified the position for Deputy McManus and I have ruled on the matter. Only one Deputy from a party should speak on each issue. The House is debating the proposal dealing with No. 32 and Deputy McManus has already spoken on the matter. Does anyone else wish to speak?

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: No, the question put to me pertained to how the Government conducts its business in this House.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: The question of amendments and what I brought to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges followed a discussion with a number of interested parties in this House about amendments and having a proposal——

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: There is not a four day rule at present.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: I will not become involved in a discussion on the role of the Ceann Comhairle or of his office. I will put the question.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: I call on the Minister. Deputy McManus should resume her seat. There is no discussion.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: That is correct.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: If the Deputy wishes to come to my office, I will discuss the entire matter with her. I call on the Minister for Finance.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: I will not discuss the business of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges or the office of the Ceann Comhairle on the floor of the House.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: Sorry, Deputy, I would ask you to resume your seat. The Minister for Finance.

Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Rory O'Hanlon: If the Deputy wishes to be informed she may come to my office to discuss the entire matter.