It is proposed to take the business in the following order, Nos. 3 and 2 on the Order Paper. I would like to know what the proposals of the Opposition are with regard to finishing the business to-day. I think that it should, but that the Dáil should decide to sit late because usually it rises at 2 o'clock.
Order of Business.
I think that this side will co-operate to finish to-day, but I think that it will be necessary to sit later than 2 o'clock, though the business may be finished earlier than 12 o'clock.
I move that the Dáil sit not later than 12 o'clock midnight.
That will be more than ample, I think.
I am glad to hear it.
It is proposed that the Dáil sit not later than 12 midnight, giving the Taoiseach an hour in which to conclude, provided that other business is finished, the question on the Adjournment to be taken at 11 p.m.
That is rather appalling. Is it intended to have a debate on the Adjournment?
There are three questions, the conclusion of the Trade Agreement debate, the Final Stages of the Social Welfare Bill and the questions on the Adjournment.
What topics are to be discussed?
Say the ten-point programme?
That would be very comprehensive and it would be hardly possible to discuss that in the time available.
I agree, but we will try.
The length of the discussion is what counts; the subjects hardly matter.
It is proposed to adjourn until November 17th.
Mr. Byrne
Will it be necessary to give notice of any special matters which are to be raised on the Adjournment or will it be a general discussion?
The Deputy can raise anything he likes.
It is usual to raise big issues and not small individual cases.
Mr. Byrne
Will I be allowed on the Adjournment to draw attention to the discontent which exists among certain Government employees where lowly-paid wage earners——
Provided that the Deputy gives some notice of what he is going to raise.
Why does the Deputy not raise it with the Taoiseach? He is supporting him.
Mr. Byrne
I have raised the matter in many debates.
If the Deputy gives notice of what he is going to raise, we will be prepared to take on all-comers.
Mr. Byrne
I have been asked to raise this matter by Government employees. A married man gets less than £4 a week——
The Deputy will be heard later. If the Deputy wants to debate the matter now or thinks that he has done so, he may not do so secondly.
I think that there has been enough talk during this Session and we might be now let do a little bit of work.
Mr. Byrne
In all Government Departments married men get £4 a week.