It is proposed to take business in the following order: Nos. 13 and 8. It is proposed that Private Deputies' business be taken at 12 noon.
Order of Business.
Will the Tánaiste say what are the sitting hours and days next week and what kind of programme the Government now have for completion before the Christmas recess?
The Dáil will meet next week on Tuesday at 2.30. We should hope to be able to finish the work of the session by Thursday evening. If not, we will have to meet on Friday. On Tuesday afternoon I will be able to let the House know precisely the state of the programme for the session.
What are the sitting hours?
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 2.30 to 11.
On each day?
Yes.
Is there any possibility of getting to-day an idea of the Government's programme?
It may be possible to do that. In that case I will notify the Deputies through the Whips.
Have you modified your hopes?
We never modify our hopes.
Do I understandthat the sitting hours next week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be 2.30 to 11 each day?
Yes.