It is proposed to take business in the following order: Nos. 2 and 8, and in No. 8, Votes 40 and 37.
Order of Business.
Is the Taoiseach yet in a position to make an announcement in regard to the date of holding the local elections?
He will be, in about half an hour.
Yes. The Deputy may take it they will not be held this year.
We know the sort of Budget that is coming now.