Mary Butler — 2026-03-03

Consideration of Estimates by Committee: Motion

FF Mary Butler · Waterford · Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach

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I move: That, pursuant to Standing Order 223(1), the following Committees may complete their consideration of the Estimates for Public Services for the year ending 31st December, 2026, standing referred to them pursuant to Standing Order 222(2), later than the eightieth day and not later than the one hundredth day, being the 27th day of March, 2026, after the Estimates had been so referred: — the Select Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport (Vote 33); and — the Select Committee on Education and Youth (Vote 26).

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I move:

That, pursuant to Standing Order 223(1), the following Committees may complete their consideration of the Estimates for Public Services for the year ending 31st December, 2026, standing referred to them pursuant to Standing Order 222(2), later than the eightieth day and not later than the one hundredth day, being the 27th day of March, 2026, after the Estimates had been so referred:

— the Select Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport (Vote 33); and

— the Select Committee on Education and Youth (Vote 26).