Thank you, Taoiseach. I call Deputy Keogh to respond.
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Verona Murphy
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Yes, thank you.
The Taoiseach's question was rhetorical, Deputy O'Rourke.
All questions have been put.
The progress of our business is dependent on getting in all Members. It is not dependent on the Taoiseach asking rhetorical questions. They are not to be answered. Deputies' questions must be delivered within the minute available to them, including-----
It was rhetorical. Deputies can take such questions as rhetorical. Responding is not allowed.
I call Deputy Gannon.
Deputy, please.
For God's sake.
Bold.
I call Deputy Bacik.
I thank the Taoiseach.
The Taoiseach's time is up.
Is the Bill being opposed?
Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
Is the Bill opposed?
Congratulations. Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.
I must deal with a deferred division relating to the Second Reading motion on the Criminal Justice (International Cooperation on Electronic Evidence and Other Matters) Bill 2026, taken on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a division was claimed and the division must be taken now.
Amendments Nos. 4 and 5 are related and may be discussed together.
Amendment No. 5 has been ruled out of order.
This is Deputy O’Callaghan’s amendment and he has said twice he is pressing it. Does he wish to press it now or shall I go back to the Minister? We have ten minutes left.
Okay. I thank the Deputies. After the Minister of State’s comments, Deputy O’Callaghan may press the amendment.
The time permitted for this debate having expired, I am now required to put the following question in accordance with an order of the Dáil of 9 June: "That in respect of each of the sections undisposed of, the section is hereby agreed to in Committee, the Title is hereby agreed to in Committee, the Bill is accordingly reported to the House without amendment, Fourth Stage is hereby completed and the Bill is hereby pas…
I call Deputy Ged Nash to move amendment No. 1 which arises out of committee proceedings.
The Bill will now be sent to the Seanad. Congratulations to all concerned. It is one of my favourite times to be in the Chair.