Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

A debate on this matter was provided for on the Order of Business. The Chair understands that as no other Senator appeared to offer when the motion was initially moved, the question was put and declared carried. Members then indicated that they wished to speak on the motion. The debate that ensued can only have taken place on the basis that there was a genuine misunderstanding on the part of Members and that no decision had in fact been arrived at. The Chair therefore proposes to exercise its discretion to put the question again in order to remove doubt. To do otherwise would deny Senators who wish to oppose the motion their right to do so.