Before coming to the Order of Business I propose to deal with a number of related notices under Standing Order 31 from Deputies Upton and Jim Higgins. I propose to call on the Deputies in the order in which they submitted their notice to my office. I call first on Deputy Upton to state the matter of which he has given notice to me.
Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31.
Dr. Upton
I wish to move the Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 on a specific and important matter of public interest, the threat to public order and safety caused by further threatened action by members of the Garda Síochána and the measures the Government will take to ensure a settlement to the dispute.
(Mayo): I seek the Adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, the threat to the security of the State and to public safety posed by the withdrawal next week of the services of the gardaí who are members of the Garda Representative Association, the further escalation of the position brought about by the decision of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors not to provide emergency policing cover as on 1 May and the need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to outline to the Dáil the emergency security measures to be put in place to cope with the matter.
Having considered the matters fully, I do not consider them to be contemplated by Standing Order 31 and, therefore, I cannot grant leave to move the motions.