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Dail Éireann · 2020-10-20

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil

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It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. 6 b , motion re sittings and business, be taken now without debate and that any division claimed thereon be taken immediately. Is it agreed that the motion be taken without debate?

Could the Leas-Cheann Comhairle clarify whether we are taking Thursday and Friday together? The question is on whether the motion should be taken without debate.

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CC Catherine Connolly

The Chief Whip has a proposal.

FF Jack Chambers

It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. 6 b , motion re sittings and business, be taken now without debate and that any division claimed thereon be taken immediately.

CC Catherine Connolly

Is it agreed that the motion be taken without debate?

SF Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

It is not. This is the motion on Thursday's sitting. Could the Leas-Cheann Comhairle clarify whether we are taking Thursday and Friday together? Are they separate?

CC Catherine Connolly

Together. The question is on whether the motion should be taken without debate. Is that agreed?

SF Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

It is not.