Dáil Éireann - Volume 349 - 10 April, 1984

Irish Shipping Limited (Amendment) Bill, 1984: Order for Second Stage.

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Irish Shipping Limited Acts, 1947 to 1982.

Minister for Communications (Mr. J. Mitchell) Jim Mitchell

Minister for Communications (Mr. J. Mitchell): I move: “That the Second Stage be taken on 11 April” subject to agreement between the Whips.

Mr. Wilson Mr. Wilson

Mr. Wilson: What is the urgency for this Bill? Is there a specific deadline before which it must be passed by the Oireachtas?

Mr. J. Mitchell Mr. J. Mitchell

Mr. J. Mitchell: There is. The deadline is 30 April.

Mr. Wilson Mr. Wilson

Mr. Wilson: Why?

Mr. J. Mitchell Mr. J. Mitchell

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[1594] Mr. J. Mitchell: I will communicate privately with the Deputy and explain the circumstances to him.

Question put and agreed to.

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