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Dail Éireann · 2024-02-21

Paediatric Orthopaedic and Urology Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]

SF Pádraig Mac Lochlainn · Donegal

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I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding paediatric orthopaedic and urology services. On Tuesday, 20 February 2024, on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), that division must be taken now. A Cheann Comhairle, this Government amendment is completely unnecessary.

This is about an approach from parents of children in pain, with scoliosis, who have been failed by this State in a shameful way. Under Standing Order 83(3)( b ), I propose that the vote be taken by other than electronic means.

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urology 1
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scoliosis 1
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How this debate ended

Carried Amendment put: · 71 Tá – 60 Níl
Carried Question again put: · 71 Tá – 61 Níl

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CC Seán Ó Fearghaíl

I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding paediatric orthopaedic and urology services. On Tuesday, 20 February 2024, on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), that division must be taken now.

SF Pádraig Mac Lochlainn this contribution

A Cheann Comhairle, this Government amendment is completely unnecessary. This is about an approach from parents of children in pain, with scoliosis, who have been failed by this State in a shameful way. Under Standing Order 83(3)( b ), I propose that the vote be taken by other than electronic means.