Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)
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Notwithstanding anything in the Order of Business, I propose that Second Stage continue until 2.30 p.m., unless previously concluded. We will review the matter at that time.

Brian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail)
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On a point of order, we were under the impression during the Order of Business this morning that Second Stage would be adjourned at 1.45 p.m. and resumed next week. There seems to be a change.

Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)
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Members asked that the Minister come to the House to finish the Bill today. The Minister has agreed to do so. He is prepared to complete the Bill today and it may be discussed as much as the Opposition wishes. I have proposed an amendment to the Order of Business in this regard.

Brian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail)
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I was making a point and was not allowed to finish it. It was that we are willing to accept that on the basis-----

Caít Keane (Fine Gael)
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Sit down-----

Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)
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That is not a point of order.

Brian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail)
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I address my remarks through the Chair because utterances seem to be coming from the other side.

Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)
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It is not a point of order.

Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)
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The Senator has made his point.

Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)
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It is not a point of order.

Brian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail)
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We will accept the proposal on the basis that there will be no guillotine on Committee Stage.

Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)
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There will be no basis-----

Brian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail)
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We want a guarantee to that effect.

Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)
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The Senator is wasting time by speaking.

Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)
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The Leader has proposed that the time allowed for Second Stage be extended to 2.30 p.m. Senator Ó Domhnaill may make his point at that time if I am in the Chair. The debate is still under way.

Brian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail)
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It is a question of whether we agree on this side of the House. We agree so long as there will be no guillotine on Committee Stage.

Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)
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The Senator may discuss that at 2.25 p.m.

Thomas Byrne (Fianna Fail)
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Will the Leader confirm that?

Brian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail)
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If the Leader confirms that, there will be no further issue.

Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)
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The proposal is that the time allowed for the debate be extended to 2.30 p.m. Is that agreed?

Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail)
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I raised this on the Order of Business earlier. I appreciate what the Leader is offering. My colleague, Senator Ó Domhnaill, has just asked a very simple question. While we welcome the Leader's proposal, we ask whether he will commit to not guillotining Committee Stage, on which Stage amendments will be tabled.

Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)
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That is next week's business.

Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)
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The proposal has been made and I heard what the Leader said. Is there any objection? The Leader is saying that, if business is not concluded by 2:30 p.m., it will be added to next week's business.

Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)
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No. I said we would review the matter at 2.30 p.m.

Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)
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It will depend on the number of speakers. Is that agreed? Agreed.