Seanad Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 30 Jun 2005

Vol. 180 No. 28

Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2005: First Stage.

Mr. O’Toole

I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Official Languages Act 2003.

I seek leave to introduce the Bill on the basis that we were invited to do so and the need to amend the Official Languages Act. It is something the House should have discussed and for that reason the Bill was printed and placed on the Order Paper.

An Cathaoirleach

Is the Bill opposed?

Ms O’Rourke

No.

Question put and agreed to.

An Cathaoirleach

Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Mr. O’Toole

I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Question put and agreed to.

An Cathaoirleach

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Mr. O’Toole

On Tuesday, 4 October 2005. I am an optimist.