It is proposed to take Items 1, 2 and 3 today. It is hoped to complete Item 1 by 1 p.m. with the Minister called no later than 12.45 p.m. It is proposed that there be 15 minutes for the first speaker from each group and ten minutes thereafter.
Item 2 will be taken from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. It will not conclude today, it will be taken again this day next week. Everyone who wants to contribute on that matter should be able to do so. Again, I propose 15 minutes for the first speaker from each group and ten minutes thereafter. Item 3 will be taken from 4 p.m. until 5.30 p.m. We will take but not conclude Second Stage of the Bill.
I propose that at the conclusion of Item 1 we take an additional item — an hour devoted to statements on the disturbances and events last night in Lansdowne Road. This is a matter of urgent importance which Members would like to address. I propose five minutes per speaker to allow as many as possible to contribute.
I ask for some flexibility in ordering business today. The Taoiseach is taking Item 1 and because, as in this House, the time for the Order of Business in the other House is not fixed, there may be a slight delay. We will see what happens but I inform the House of that possibility.