It is proposed to take item No. 8.
By agreement and notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders and the Order of the Dáil of 16 October, the speech of every Member contributing to the debate on the National Economic and Social Plan today will not exceed 20 minutes, with the exception of the final speaker for the main Opposition Party who shall be called not later than 3.30 p.m. today and the concluding speaker, who shall be a member of the Government and who shall be called not later than 4.15 p.m. today.