I move that leave be given to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make provision for the taking of precautions with the object of protecting persons and property in the event of attack from the air, and to provide for certain other matters connected with the matters aforesaid.
Air Raid Precautions Bill, 1939—First Stage.
Leave granted.
Bill read the First Time.
When will the Second Stage be taken?
Thursday, 27th April.
When will the Bill be circulated?
I hope by Monday.
Is it a short or a long Bill?
It is a medium Bill. There are only a couple of principles in it. I think it is more a Committee Stage Bill than a Second Reading Stage Bill. Deputies will have no difficulty in grasping the principles involved in the Bill after half an hour's perusal.
Is it putting a liability on local authorities?
It is.
Surely the Minister will have to give more time than that?
I want to get the Dublin Corporation going.
What does the Minister mean by getting the Dublin Corporation going?
Could the Minister let us have it on Saturday?
We will do the best we can.
Has it reached the draftsman yet?
It has.
Ordered: That the Committee Stage be taken on Thursday, April 27th.