Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)
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I propose the suspension of the House until 12.30 a.m., or 00.30 hours.

Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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On a point of clarification, will it be until 12.30 a.m.?

Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)
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Yes, 12.30 a.m. The House must deal with emergency legislation being proposed by the Government.

David Cullinane (Sinn Fein)
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On a point of order, I strongly oppose the forcing through of emergency legislation in the Dáil and Seanad. It is not good enough for the Cabinet-----

Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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That creates a debate. Senator, please.

David Cullinane (Sinn Fein)
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-----to have a short discussion on this emergency legislation and for Members of this House not to be given proper time. We are not agreeing-----

Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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Resume your seats.

David Cullinane (Sinn Fein)
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-----to a change to the Order of Business. We are opposing a change to the Order of Business.

Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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Is it agreed to suspend the House until 12.30 a.m.?

Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail)
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On a point of order, although it is highly irregular to have emergency legislation coming into the House, it is only fair that we hear what it is about. Therefore, we agree to the suspension of the House.

Senators:

Vótáil.

Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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Will the Senators claiming a division please rise?

Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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As fewer than five Members have risen I declare the question carried. In accordance with Standing Order 59, the names of the Senators dissenting will be recorded in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad.