Verona Murphy

This is not a back and forth exchange.

It is not a back and forth. Would the Taoiseach like to respond? No. That is fine. I call Deputy Paul Lawless.

The Taoiseach has not been given the opportunity. Everybody should appreciate the format of these questions is one minute and one minute and they should please stick to it.

I call Deputy Paul Lawless.

I thank the Deputy. I call on the Taoiseach to respond.

The Deputy must stay within his time. The Taoiseach should please respond.

Thank you, Deputy. I call the Taoiseach to respond.

Time is up, Deputy.

The Taoiseach to respond.

Time is up, Taoiseach.

Deputy, it is not a back and forth.

Thank you, Deputy.

Thank you, Deputy

Thank you, Taoiseach.

Thank you, Deputy. The Taoiseach to respond.

Thank you, Taoiseach.

I welcome to the Chamber Mr. Trevor Mallard, our New Zealand ambassador who is accompanied by Mr. Chris Hipkins, leader of the opposition Labour Party, and by Ms Toni Grace. They are all very welcome.

Amendments Nos. 1, 2 and 9 are related and will be discussed together.

Please, Deputies. The Deputy to continue.

The Deputy is speaking to his colleagues' amendments.

Amendments Nos. 3 to 5, inclusive, and amendment No. 8 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Deputy Ó Murchú you were to come in the last time so if you want to come in now or would you like Deputy Clarke to conclude? Deputy Clarke.

I want to reiterate that there is not a time limit on the debate on these amendments. They are very important.

Amendments Nos. 213 to 227, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Amendments Nos. 230 to 241, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.