The Taoiseach: It is proposed to take business in the following order: Nos. 1, 4 and 5. Private Members' Business will be taken between 6 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
Mr. Cosgrave: Could the Taoiseach tell us when is it proposed to take the Budget?
The Taoiseach: The present intention is the first week in March but I should not like to be tied down to that date.
Mr. Sweetman: It will be before we rise for Easter?
The Taoiseach: Yes.
Mr. Corish: Which of the Private Members' motions is to be taken tonight?
An Ceann Comhairle: As on the Order Paper.
Mr. Corish: Is that certain? It has not been the practice.
Mr. L'Estrange: It is now.
Mr. Clinton: Is it not No. 12?
Mr. L'Estrange: That is so.
Mr. Corish: So it does not always happen. Poor old Homer.
An Ceann Comhairle: Do not blame me.
Mr. L'Estrange: No. 11 is being [982] taken later with the Report Stage of the Housing Bill.
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