Dáil Éireann - Volume 222 - 17 May, 1966

Order of Business.

The Taoiseach: It is proposed to [1776] take business in the following order: Nos. 6—Votes 35, 36 and 38—and 2. No. 2 is being taken in conjunction with Vote 38. If not already reached, it is proposed to interrupt business at 7 p.m. to take Vote 38 and No. 2. The Dáil will meet tomorrow from 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will not meet on Thursday. Deputies should note, however, that circumstances may arise which may require a meeting of the Dáil between the adjournment tomorrow and re-assembly on Tuesday next.

Mr. Corish: Would the Taoiseach repeat that last announcement?

The Taoiseach: Circumstances may require a meeting of the Dáil between tomorrow and Tuesday next and Deputies should take note of this.

Mr. L'Estrange: Could the Taoiseach give us any idea of what these circumstances may be?

The Taoiseach: I do not intend to.

Mr. L'Estrange: The Government should govern or abdicate.

Mr. Dillon: Would the Taoiseach be prepared to clarify this? We are in the middle of a discussion on Agriculture. Perhaps the Minister has to attend somewhere else?

Mr. Haughey: No, I will be here.

Mr. Dillon: Then why did you not finish Agriculture?

Mr. Haughey: To oblige your colleagues.

Mr. Dillon: There could be no better explanation. Tout savoir, tout comprendre.

Mr. Corish: In regard to the last thing the Taoiseach said, I assume if proposals are introduced here, the Parties in the House, particularly the Opposition Parties, will be given some time to consider them before there is a debate in the House?

The Taoiseach: We will try to facilitate the Parties in that regard. In the circumstances, I envisage the House would wish to meet anyway.

[1777] Mr. Dillon: Do not get cross about it.

The Taoiseach: I am in the best of humour. I regret if I have given any other impression to the Deputy.