I move:
That whereas the Pawnbrokers Bill, 1963, was, on the 23rd day of June, 1964, passed by Dáil Éireann and was, on the 25th day of June, 1964, sent to Seanad Éireann, and was, on the 1st day of July, 1964, rejected by Seanad Éireann,
Now therefore Dáil Éireann, pursuant to section 1 of Article 23 of the Constitution, hereby resolves that the Pawnbrokers Bill, 1963, as passed by Dáil Éireann, be deemed to have been passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas.
The Pawnbrokers Bill, 1963, was passed by Dáil Éireann on 23rd June, 1964, and was sent to Seanad Éireann on 25th June. The Seanad voted against giving the Bill a Second Reading and sent a message to this House stating that the Bill had been rejected.
In such circumstances, under Article 23 of the Constitution, the Bill shall be deemed to have been passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas, if Dáil Éireann so resolves within a period of 180 days, which runs in this instance from 23rd September, 1964. Because of the importance of the provisions of this Bill I am seeking the adoption of this course and I believe it is proper that such a Resolution should be passed. I am anxious that the provisions of the Bill be brought into operation as early as possible.