Seanad debates

Tuesday, 12 May 2015

2:30 pm

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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The Leader wishes to propose a further suspension of the House.

Photo of Maurice CumminsMaurice Cummins (Fine Gael)
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I propose that the House suspend until 6 p.m. at which time we will take statements on alcohol consumption in Ireland, with the Minister to be called on to reply not later than 7.20 p.m.

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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Is that agreed? Agreed.

Sitting suspended at 5.35 p.m. and resumed at 6 p.m.

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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The Leader wishes to propose a further suspension of the House.

Photo of Maurice CumminsMaurice Cummins (Fine Gael)
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I propose that the House suspend until 6.20 p.m. as the Minister for Health, Deputy Varadkar, is currently taking a Topical Issue debate in the other House.

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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Will an additional 20 minute suspension be sufficient?

Photo of Maurice CumminsMaurice Cummins (Fine Gael)
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Yes. The debate will take place from 6.20 p.m. to 7.50 p.m., with the Minister to be called on to reply not later than 7.40 p.m.

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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Is that agreed? Agreed.

Sitting suspended at 6.05 p.m. and resumed at 6.20 p.m.