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Order of Business (27 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: That question is not in order.

Suspension of Member (27 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: Before coming to the Order of Business, I must deal with a postponed division relating to the suspension of a Member. Yesterday, on the question, "That Deputy Michael Ring be suspended from the service of the Dáil", a division was claimed and, in accordance with Standing Order 62, that division must take place now.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (27 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a number of notices under Standing Order 32. I will call on Deputies in the order in which they submitted their notices to my office.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (27 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: Having considered the matters raised, they are not in order under Standing Order 32.

Order of Business (27 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: There are four proposals to put to the House. Is the proposal that the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m. agreed? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with No. 6, statements on the European Council, agreed? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with No. 2, Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007 — Committee and Remaining Stages, agreed?

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: I will now take Leaders' Questions under Standing Order 27, as amended. The standing order allows for a brief question on a matter of topical and public importance from the leaders of the Fine Gael and Labour parties.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: I call the leader of the Labour Party, Deputy Rabbitte.

Co-location of Hospitals: Motion. (26 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: Fifteen minutes remain.

Co-location of Hospitals: Motion. (26 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Resumed) (26 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: Ba mhaith liom mo chomhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Tá súil agam go mbeimid in ann obair ar son muintir na hÉireann agus ar son Tithe an Oireachtais. Níl aon dabht i mo aigne ach go mbeidh. I take the opportunity to congratulate warmly the Leas-Cheann Comhairle whom I have known for many years as a man of great integrity and sincerity. I look forward greatly to...

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: The difficulty is that there can be no debate, in accordance with the order of the House today.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: Deputy Rabbitte, please. The order of the House has been agreed to. There was no notice from Deputy Kenny that an alternative name would be proposed. In those circumstances it would not be proper of me to take a proposal from Deputy Kenny.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: In my opinion the question is carried.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: What is the Deputy's point of order?

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: It is not in order for the Deputy to do that in accordance with the order of the House today. We cannot have a debate on it because that has already been agreed to. What I will allow, in accordance with Standing Orders, is a brief debate on Deputy Howlin's elevation to the position of Leas-Cheann Comhairle. That is the best I can do in accordance with the rules of the House. That I will...

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: I cannot take the amendment because I have no notice from the leader of Fine Gael.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: The Chair has ruled on this matter.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: The Chair has ruled on this matter. The Deputy may not stand while the Chair is on his feet.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: The Chair has ruled on this matter. I will now allow anybody who wishes to contribute on the motion on the election of Deputy Howlin as Leas-Cheann Comhairle, which has been moved, to make a contribution. The Leader of the Opposition, Deputy Kenny, is welcome to do that now.

Election of Leas-Cheann Comhairle (26 Jun 2007)

John O'Donoghue: Standing Orders provides for notice to be given and that is the ruling of the Chair.