Verona Murphy

Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

I thank the Deputy.

I thank the Deputy. I call Deputy Coppinger.

The Deputy is to question the Taoiseach.

The Deputy has a minute and a half, as we have fewer Deputies than questions.

Deputy-----

Deputy, the Minister did not interrupt you.

Deputy, please.

Deputy, please.

Excuse me, Deputy.

Equally, you cannot-----

There is a protocol here.

I thank the Deputy.

I call Deputy Rice.

Normally the speeches are given out before the statements start. We can get a copy delivered.

I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Michael Collins - To discuss orthodontic services in Oranmore, County Galway. Deputy Michael Cahill - To discuss the need to expedite progress on the Killarney bypass. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman - To discuss the provision of an emerge…

I thank the Deputy. I call on the Minister of State, Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan, to move the amendment.

Deputy-----

In accordance with Standing Order 85(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time next week.

Deputy Cummins, I am very sorry, but we have to conclude the debate at 12 o'clock. I have to put the question, so I ask the Deputy to conclude.

We have a 12 o'clock-----

I appreciate that-----

Deputy, we have a 12 o'clock deadline. I am afraid I do not make the rules. The rule is 12 o'clock for Leaders' Questions.

Well, I appreciate that. We will continue but this is what happens when people go over their time.

Deputy Cummins may continue, with the consent of all Members.