It is proposed to take Business in the following Order: Nos. 1, 5, 16, 19, 17, 18, 20, 21 and 22. It is proposed to take questions at 2.30 p.m.
I have to inform the House that the Whips of the three main Parties have met and agreed on a programme of business for the rest of the session, with the aim of concluding the business of the session by this day week. It is proposed to take all stages of the National Building Agency Bill, 1963, Stock Transfer Bill, 1963, Central Bank Bill, 1963, Telephone Capital Bill, 1963, Funds of Suitors Bill, 1963, Adoption Bill, Firearms Bill and Criminal Justice Bill. It is proposed to take the following Supplementary Estimates: (1) An Chomhairle Ealaíon (Taoiseach); (2), Vote No. 19, Miscellaneous Expenses; and to finish the Estimate for the Department of Agriculture.
The following motions will be taken: (1) Approval of a draft Order to be made by the Government amending the Schedule to the State Guarantees Act, 1954—to be taken in conjunction with the Funds of Suitors Bill, 1963; (2) motion approving draft regulations to be made under the Agricultural Produce (Fresh Meat) Acts and the Pigs and Bacon Acts concerning the payment of fees on slaughtering of cattle, sheep and pigs; (3) Secondary Teachers' Superannuation (Amendment) Scheme; and (4) Wexford Gas Order, 1963. To enable this business to be completed, it is agreed the House should meet for the following hours next week: Tuesday, from 3 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.; Wednesday, from 10.30 a.m. to 10.30 p.m.; and Thursday, from 10.30 a.m. until 10.30 p.m. There will be a debate on the Motion for the Adjournment to take place after questions on Thursday and to continue until 10.30 p.m.
