Voices in the House: What is the reason for the late publication date of the Diplomatic Relations and Immunities Bill, which will amend legislation so old that it dates from 1967 to 1976? - Mr Michael D. Higgins (Labour)
I understand that it is not possible to indicate when that very important Bill will be before the House.
- The Tánaiste, Ms Harney
One could not describe 30 years as indecent haste.
- Mr Higgins
We will have it before the deputy goes to Áras an Uachtaráin.
- Ms Harney
We want to make it clear that we are opposed to electronic voting without a paper trail.
- Mr Gormley
The chamber has not had an opportunity to debate, in a substantive way, the detail of what is entailed. The absence of a verifiable record of the votes cast makes the system most unsatisfactory.
- Mr Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (SF)
Yesterday's Business
- Order of business.
- Immigration Bill.
- Questions to the Minister for Defence.
- Motions on the adjournment.