Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 3 Oct 2001

Vol. 541 No. 2

Order of Business. - Surgeon General Bill, 2001: First Stage.

Mr. G. Mitchell:

I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the appointment and functions of Surgeon General, and for other purposes connected therewith.

An Ceann Comhairle:

Is the Bill opposed?

Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach (Mr. S. Brennan):

No.

Question put and agreed to.

An Ceann Comhairle:

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

Mr. G. Mitchell:

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

Question put and agreed to.