Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 7 May 2009

Vol. 682 No. 1

Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Bill 2009: First Stage.

Deputy Jan O’Sullivan

I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to prohibit female genital mutilation.

An Ceann Comhairle

Is the Bill opposed?

Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach (Deputy Pat Carey)

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.

Deputy Jan O’Sullivan

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

Question put and agreed to.