Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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As a result of the fact that the House has dealt with the Bill much more quickly than anticipated, there is a gap in our schedule. I ask the Acting Leader to propose a suspension until 6 p.m.

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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I would like, for the benefit of the House, to make it clear that I am available to take the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 if the Seanad deems it fit to do so now.

Martin Conway (Fine Gael)
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I propose we take the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 now.

Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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When was it ordered for?

Martin Conway (Fine Gael)
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It is not ordered. Can we order that it be taken now?

Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail)
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We cannot.

Martin Conway (Fine Gael)
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Why?

Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail)
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The Order of Business has been agreed.

Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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The Order of Business was agreed, unfortunately. Senator Wilson's experience comes into play.

Martin Conway (Fine Gael)
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We should suspend Standing Orders in order to take the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017, the debate on which has been ongoing for some time. We have a responsibility, whenever we have the opportunity, to try to progress this legislation.

Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail)
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Senator Conway might not be available if votes are called.

Martin Conway (Fine Gael)
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The Minister is available.

Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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The Order of Business for today was agreed earlier. I ask Senator Conway to propose a suspension until 6 p.m.

Martin Conway (Fine Gael)
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I propose a suspension until 6 p.m., but with the caveat that the Minister has made it clear that he is available.

Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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The business has already been ordered for today. I regret that I cannot be more facilitating.