We propose to take business as on the Order Paper, with the exception of Item No. 7, Supplementary and Additional Estimates, which will not be taken this evening.
Order of Business.
I would ask that the Government would consider the possibility of giving Government time for the discussion of the motion concerning the report of the Tariff Commission regarding a duty on fish barrels which stands in my name for Friday. If Government time is not made available the discussion on the motion can hardly take place until the Dáil reassembles after the Christmas Recess. I think the Minister for Finance was willing to make some Government time available for that matter.
I am not aware of the attitude of the Minister for Finance, but the matter can be referred to when the Minister is here.
When will the Estimates referred to in Item No. 7 be circulated?
I take it they are ready for circulation. This is a question which should be put to the Minister for Finance, when he is here.
Do I take it that they will not be discussed until they are circulated?
Yes, the Deputy may take that.