An Leas-Chathaoirleach:

The Leader of the House has indicated that she would like to propose an amendment to the Order of Business.

Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)
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I apologise for interrupting the debate but this is an important matter. I indicated to the Cathaoirleach earlier that we would have a meeting to discuss the possibility of extending the debate. We ascertained that a large number of speakers have offered to contribute, which is good and significant. I thank the Minister for choosing to make his statement on the health reports in this Chamber.

Mary White (Fianna Fail)
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Hear, hear.

Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)
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We are delighted he has done so. To return to the Order of Business, an extra hour is being taken for this debate on health. This morning I indicated that the debate would finish at 2 p.m. but it will now run until 3 p.m. That is not to tie the Minister here, however, because a Minister of State will attend the House later. I will now have to ascertain the position with regard to Private Members' business, which may or may not require a further amendment to the Order of Business. For the moment, however, this debate will continue until 3 p.m.

An Leas-Chathaoirleach:

Is that agreed? Agreed.