Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 23 Mar 2006

Vol. 616 No. 6

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: First Stage.

Ms O. Mitchell

I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to place a ban on the use or holding of a hand-held mobile handset while operating a mechanically propelled vehicle.

An Leas-Cheann Comhairle

Is the Bill opposed?

Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach (Mr. Kitt)

No.

Question put and agreed to.

An Leas-Cheann Comhairle

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

Ms O. Mitchell

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

Question put and agreed to.