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Seanad Éireann · 2026-02-19

Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

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On the basis of considerable filibustering of this important legislation both yesterday and today----- There was none of that. On a point of order----- I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the Order of the House today, the proceedings on No. 1 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 3 p.m. by the putting of one question from the Chair, which shall, in relation to amendments, include only those set down or accepted by Government.

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FG Seán Kyne

On the basis of considerable filibustering of this important legislation both yesterday and today-----

SF Chris Andrews

There was none of that. On a point of order-----

FG Seán Kyne

I move:

That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the Order of the House today, the proceedings on No. 1 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 3 p.m. by the putting of one question from the Chair, which shall, in relation to amendments, include only those set down or accepted by Government.