Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 26 Feb 1997

Vol. 475 No. 5

Public Office Bill, 1997: First Stage.

Mr. Sargent

I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to maximise participation in the elected offices and bodies of this State.

An Ceann Comhairle

Is the Bill opposed?

The Taoiseach

No.

Question put and agreed to.

An Ceann Comhairle

Since this is a Private Members' Bill, the Second Stage must under Standing Orders be taken in Private Members' time.

Mr. Sargent

I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Question put and agreed to.