Seanad Éireann - Volume 12 - 24 April, 1929

Private Business. - Bank of Ireland Bill, 1929—Message from the Dáil.

Cathaoirleach Cathaoirleach

Cathaoirleach: Dáil Eireann has passed the following Resolution:—

That the Dáil concur with the Seanad in their Resolution communicated to the Dáil the 10th April, 1929, that it is expedient that a Joint Committee of both Houses be appointed to consider the Bank of Ireland Bill, 1929.

Mr. Farren Mr. Farren

Mr. Farren: I move:—

“That the Bank of Ireland Bill, 1929, be referred to a Joint Committee of both Houses.”

Question put and agreed to.

Cathaoirleach Cathaoirleach

Cathaoirleach: A motion has been handed in by Senator Hooper that in the event of there being business for Friday the Seanad should meet at 12 o'clock. That motion will be on the Order Paper to-morrow for discussion.

Mrs. Costello Mrs. Costello

Mrs. Costello: Can an amendment be moved to substitute 11 for 12 o'clock?

Cathaoirleach Cathaoirleach

Cathaoirleach: I am afraid it would be too late now. Notice should have been handed in before 11 o'clock to-day.

Mr. Johnson Mr. Johnson

Mr. Johnson: What opportunity was there of handing in an amendment in regard to a motion which is only made public at 3 o'clock?

Cathaoirleach Cathaoirleach

Cathaoirleach: When the matter arises I will try to explain.

Mr. Johnson Mr. Johnson

Mr. Johnson: Will it be possible to move an amendment without notice when the matter is being discussed?

Cathaoirleach Cathaoirleach

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[166] Cathaoirleach: I think it might be moved without notice. I am not going to decide it now.

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