Before coming to the Order of Business, I propose to deal with a notice from Deputy Gormley under Standing Order 31. I call on the Deputy to state the matter.
Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31.
I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the need, following the serious flooding in Dublin and elsewhere, for the Government to inquire officially into the effectiveness of the emergency plan, with a view to improving any deficiencies which come to light, and to erect immediately flood defences to avoid a reoccurrence of what happened.
Having given the matter full consideration I do not consider it to be contemplated by Standing Order 31 and therefore I cannot grant leave to move the motion.