In view of the importance and urgency of the motion (Milling Industry) which is on the Order Paper in the names of both Deputy Davin and myself, I would ask the President, through you, Sir, if he will grant Government time for the discussion of the motion?
Order of Business.
I cannot undertake to answer this week and I think it is very unlikely that we will be able to give time next week.
Could the Dáil not sit on Saturday to discuss it?
The Dáil can do quite a number of things but that is not one of them.
Would the President consider the possibility of giving Government time as soon as possible for the discussion of the motion?
I cannot say either for this week or next week.
Are we to understand that the President is not declining Government time for the discussion of the motion?
I am always ready to give time if it is possible to afford it.
Is there any danger that in the meantime the Minister for Agriculture will introduce a tariff on flour?
That would have come before the House.
Could we be informed when it is intended to take the Budget statement?
My present intention is to take the Budget on the reassembly after Easter, as the first business.
That would be about the 30th April.
Will the President be in a position to answer Deputy Anthony's question on Wednesday next?
I hope so.
Is it not more important than the Dominions?