I have considered a request from Senator Murphy to raise on the motion for the Adjournment this evening the following matter:
The voting of the Irish delegation at the United Nations on nuclear disarmament last week.
I consider this matter to be in the area of major policy. Such a matter is not allowed on the ground that under the procedure of Standing Order 25 the scope for discussion is very limited and no decision on the matter may be taken by the House. It is, therefore, considered more appropriate for discussion on a substantive motion. In the circumstances, I must rule that the matter of which Senator Murphy has given notice is not suitable for discussion on the Adjournment.