Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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Before calling Senator Glynn I welcome Councillor Paddy Smith from Cavan to the Visitors Gallery.

Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)
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I propose the suspension of the House until 12.20 p.m.

Paudie Coffey (Fine Gael)
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The business was set for the day on the Order of Business.

Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)
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It was only a short time ago.

Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)
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When a Minister is unavailable, this is common practice. It is only a matter of minutes.

Paudie Coffey (Fine Gael)
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With due respect to the Government speaker, I do not accept it is common practice. When a Minister knows the schedule of this House, he should give it that respect.

Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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If we do not have agreement I must put the question. Is the suspension agreed?

Paudie Coffey (Fine Gael)
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No.