Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil
Dail Éireann — 2026-08-28
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Mary Butler (FF), Waterford

I move:
Notwithstanding anything in Standing Order 217, in relation to the Financial Motion by the Minister for Finance [2026], the following arrangements shall apply:
1. the proceedings on the motion shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 60 minutes: Provided that where any amendments are not disposed of within the 60 minutes, the question put on the motion shall also dispose of any amendments tabled to that motion;
2. the order of speaking and allocation of time shall be as follows:
- opening speech by a Minister or Minister of State – 10 minutes;
- speeches by representatives of Sinn Féin, Social Democrats, the Labour Party, Independent and Parties Technical Group, and Independent Technical Group – 7.5 minutes per party or group;
- speeches by Other Members – 7.5 minutes; and
- a speech in response by the Minister – 5 minutes;
3. members may share time; and
4. any divisions demanded shall be taken immediately.

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Sitting date: 2026-08-28