I beg to move:—
Section 1, sub-section (1). To delete in line 13 the words and figures "On and after the 22nd day of July, 1926."
IMMATURE SPIRITS (RESTRICTION) BILL, 1926—THIRD AND FINAL STAGES.
On and after the 22nd day of July, 1926, the Immature Spirits (Restriction) Act, 1915, shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, be construed and have effect as if-
(a) the words "at least five years" were inserted in sub-section (1) of Section 1 of that Act in lieu of the words "at least three years" now contained in that sub-section, and
(b) paragraph (c) of the proviso to the said sub-section (1) of Section 1 were omitted.
Amendment put and agreed to.
Question—"That Section 1 as amended stand part of the Bill"—put and agreed to.
SECTION 2.
Sub-section (2)—This section shall remain in force for two years from the 22nd day of July, 1926, and (unless continued by order under this section) no longer.
I beg to move:—
Section 2, sub-section (2): To delete in line 31 the words and figures "22nd day of July, 1926," and to substitute therefor the words "passing of this Act."
Amendment put and agreed to.
Question—"That Section 2 as amended stand part of the Bill"—put and agreed to.
Sections 3, 4, and the Title ordered to stand part of the Bill.
The Seanad went out of Committee.
Bill reported with amendments.
CATHAOIRLEACH
I might mention that the Minister for Finance stated before leaving the House—and I think he intended to come back—that he would be grateful if the Seanad could see its way to put through the remaining stages of this Bill to-day. The Bill contains concessions and they will operate the moment it is passed, and the longer the Bill is delayed the greater the delay in the concessions. If there is no objection, and if some Senator moves the suspension of the Standing Orders, I shall accept the motion.
I move the suspension of the Standing Orders in order that this Bill may be put through its remaining stages. The Minister for Finance assures us that there is a pressing necessity for it.
It is not often that I support a motion for the suspension of the Standing Orders, but I am satisfied that this Bill removes technicalities that would be quite unfair and, therefore, I think the motion is reasonable enough.
Question put and agreed to.
Question—"That the Bill be now considered on Report"—put and agreed to.
Question—"That the Bill be received for final consideration and do now pass"—put and agreed to.