Order of Business.

The Tánaiste

It is proposed to take Nos. 19, 20, 2, 21, 22 and 23. Private Members' Business shall be No. 45. By agreement, the Dáil shall sit later than 9 p.m. today and not later than 11 p.m. and business shall be interrupted at 10.30 p.m.

Also by agreement, the proceedings on the Second Stage of No. 19 shall be brought to a conclusion not later than 1.30 p.m. and the Minister for Social Welfare shall be called on to conclude not later than 1.15 p.m.

Also by agreement, the proceedings on the remaining Stages of No. 20 shall be brought to a conclusion not later than 7 p.m. by one question which shall be put from the Chair and which shall in relation to amendments include only amendments set down by the Minister for Justice. Also by agreement, Nos. 22 and 23 shall be taken at the conclusion of the proceedings on No. 45 if not reached earlier.

An Ceann Comhairle

Are the arrangements for the late sitting and for taking items Nos. 19 and 20 agreed? Agreed. In so far as it is necessary to have agreement for taking items Nos. 22 and 23, is it agreed? Agreed.

Mr. Haughey

I understand that my colleague, Deputy Brian Lenihan, raised the question of the Government giving time to discuss our agricultural industry, particularly in regard to developments in the European Community. Am I in order in asking the Tánaiste if he has had time to consider this matter?

An Ceann Comhairle

I suggest that Deputy Lenihan should take this matter up with the Whips which is the ordinary procedure.

Mr. Haughey

Yes, we will certainly do that but I am availing of this opportunity to ask the Tánaiste to consider this matter sympathetically and favourably as a matter of great importance. When he is there as Taoiseach now we might as well flex some muscles.

An Ceann Comhairle

Strictly speaking, that is not in order on the Order of Business.

Proinsias De Rossa

Could the Tánaiste indicate when legislation controlling the testing of drugs on humans will be introduced as it was indicated at the start of the session that it would be introduced in a matter of weeks?

The Tánaiste

It will be introduced in about two weeks.

Mr. Skelly

I wish to raise on the Adjournment the question of the loss of 380 jobs in Rowntree Mackintosh.

An Ceann Comhairle

I will communicate with the Deputy.

Mr. Sheehan

I wish to raise on the Adjournment the question of the serious damage to religious statues and property by a group of people who have publicly indicated that they will continue this activity.

Mr. Reynolds

Deputy Sheehan should keep out of their way.

An Ceann Comhairle

I will communicate with the Deputy.

Mr. S. Byrne

I should like to raise on the Adjournment the question of the major food fair in Barcelona where, although 70 countries were represented, CTT or CBF did not make any effort to accommodate the meat industry in this country——

An Ceann Comhairle

I will communicate with Deputy Sheehan.

Mr. J. Leonard

I wish to raise on the Adjournment the question of the extension of the gas pipeline to Border counties.

An Ceann Comhairle

I will communicate with the Deputy.

Mr. Wilson

I wish to ask the Tánaiste if he will get in touch with the Department of Finance because of statements made by officials of that Department casting reflections on the professional competence of Irish sailors on board the Irish Spruce at Marseilles.

Dáil Éireann díospóireacht - Wednesday, 12 Mar 1986

Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 12 Mar 1986