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Seanad Éireann · 2026-04-14

Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

CC Garret Kelleher · Industrial and Commercial Panel · Acting Chairperson

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Before we suspend, I understand that the Deputy Leader might have a motion to extend the debate. I propose, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the Order of the House today, the statements on fuel protests will conclude at 7 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 2, the Health Information Bill 2024 - Report and Final Stages, shall be taken at 7 p.m. or on the conclusion of No. 1 whichever is the earlier. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, to the House.

However, first I have a proposal from Senator Rabbitte. I propose, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the Order of the House today, that statements on fuel protests will conclude at 7.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, and No. 2 shall be taken at 7.30 p.m. or on the conclusion of No. 1, whichever is the earlier.

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The full debate

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CC Garret Kelleher

Before we suspend, I understand that the Deputy Leader might have a motion to extend the debate. I apologise to Senator Flynn.

FF Fiona O'Loughlin

I propose, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the Order of the House today, the statements on fuel protests will conclude at 7 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 2, the Health Information Bill 2024 - Report and Final Stages, shall be taken at 7 p.m. or on the conclusion of No. 1 whichever is the earlier. Is that agreed? Agreed.

CC Garret Kelleher this contribution

Is that agreed? Agreed.

CC Mark Daly

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, to the House. Senator Flynn was in possession. However, first I have a proposal from Senator Rabbitte.

FF Anne Rabbitte

I propose, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the Order of the House today, that statements on fuel protests will conclude at 7.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, and No. 2 shall be taken at 7.30 p.m. or on the conclusion of No. 1, whichever is the earlier.

CC Mark Daly

Is that agreed? Agreed.