It is proposed to take No. 8a, motion re. leave to introduce Supplementary Estimate [Vote 34]; No. 1, the Children Bill, 1997, amendments from the Seanad; No. 15, the Turf Development Bill, 1997, Second Stage (resumed) and No. 8b, financial motions by the Minister for Finance shall be taken on the conclusion of questions to members of the Government.
It is also proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall sit later than 8.30 p.m. today and the motion for the General Financial Resolution shall be moved not later than 12 midnight whereon business shall then be interrupted and the Dáil shall adjourn forthwith; No. 8a shall be decided without debate and any division demanded thereon shall be taken forthwith; the proceedings on Nos. 1 and 15, if not previously concluded, shall be adjourned at 1.30 p.m. today; and following the Budget Statement of the Minister for Finance and the statements by the main spokespersons of the parties in Opposition, the sitting shall be suspended for 30 minutes.