I move: That, further to the recommendations (pursuant to Standing Order 118A(2)) of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform in the report of the Committee entitled ‘Amendments to Standing Orders relating to Committees’, dated 17th September, 2020— (a) the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business are hereby amended by the adoption of the Standing Order contained in Appendix 1 to the report in substitution for Standing Order 123, (b) the Committee on Public Petitions is hereby instructed …

I move: That, pursuant to Standing Order 120(8), Deputy Joe McHugh be appointed as the Chairman of the Working Group of Committee Chairmen.”

In accordance with the Business Committee report of yesterday evening, it is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the order of the Dáil yesterday, that, in regard to today's business, the Dáil shall sit later than 10.15 p.m. and shall adjourn not later than 11 p.m.; No. 24, motion re workers' rights shall be taken immediately following the Topical Issue debate for two hours, following which the Dáil shall be suspended for 20 minutes; and any deferred divisions that would normally be taken this e…

The reason the voting block is not proceeding is that the Standing Orders as set out last week necessitate that it be taken in the convention centre where every Member can be present. There is an ongoing discussion with Deputies and parties on all sides of the House with a view to facilitating more business in Leinster House. However, because today's sitting is in Leinster House, the votes will be deferred until the voting block on Wednesday of next week.

No.

No.

I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 30th July, 2020, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral answer, following those next set down to the Minister for Rural and Community Development, shall be set down to Ministers in the following temporary sequence: Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Minister for Fin…

It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. b 5, motion re the report of the Committee of Standing Orders and Dáil Reform dated 8 September 2020, be taken now, without debate, and that any division demanded on the motion be taken immediately.

I move: That, in relation to the report of the Committee of Standing Orders and Dáil Reform dated 8th September, 2020— ( a ) notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders— (i) the schedule for the Dáil sitting week as contained in Appendix 1 to the report be adopted with effect until Thursday 22nd October, 2020, when the schedule shall be reviewed by the Committee, (ii) business on Thursday evenings pursuant to Standing Order 159(2) shall, until 22nd October, 2020, conclude within 75 minutes, and (iii) written Parlia…

We all agree that we want to have as many sittings as possible in Leinster House. As a Government, we are going to work with the Opposition and everybody else to try to see that through. I understand there was no agreement on, or conclusion to, the discussion today on the proposals some parties have made. If we can reach an agreement next week, that should supersede what we are voting on today. This motion is simply to give effect to the facilitation of next week's business as an interim solution. As the Taoiseach …

Correct.

I take Deputy Boyd Barrett's point. At the meeting of the Business Committee, there was a full explanation as to why Questions on Promised Legislation were not included this week. They will be included next week. There have been meetings on the legislative programme, which is being prepared, yesterday and today and there is to be another tomorrow and we hope to bring it to the Cabinet next Tuesday in order that the Deputy can ask questions on promised legislation. The intention is to have a relevant publication so …

I move: That Dáil Éireann: (a) approves the First Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 34, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 3rd September, 2020; (b) approves the Second Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 34, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 8th September, 2020, and appoints members to Select Committees accordingly; and (c) pursuant to Standing Order 104(2), appoints the following members as Chairs…

I propose, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the order of the Dáil yesterday, that proceedings on Committee and Remaining Stages of the Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020 shall conclude at 3.15 p.m.

It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the proposed arrangements from the Business Committee be taken now, to be followed immediately by Leaders' Questions.

We had a significant discussion and debate on this at the Business Committee. We facilitated a briefing, and an early draft of the Bill was sent to everyone with opportunities for amendments as well. We have also given a six-hour debate on Second Stage and have agreed to facilitate additional time for Report and Final Stages on Thursday. It is also important to say that there is priority required for this Bill. There are issues and further consequences around it not being progressed. We would like to see it progres…

I move amendment No. 1: To delete paragraph (b) of the proposal and substitute the following: "(b) on the conclusion of proceedings on the motions listed in paragraph (a), the motion re report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform entitled "Speaking time arrangements on the first round of Second Stage of a Bill, and on fixed-time debates" to be taken without debate, and".

Vótáil. Not agreed.

The Deputy supported the proposal at the Business Committee.

I move: (1) That Select Committees as set out in column (1) of the Schedule hereto are hereby appointed pursuant to Standing Order 95. (2) Each Select Committee shall perform the functions set out in Standing Order 95 in respect of the Government Department or Departments listed in column (2) opposite each Committee (in anticipation of the coming into effect of the necessary Government Orders in relation to names of Departments and titles of Ministers and transfer of Departmental Administration and Ministerial Func…