The following is the full schedule of the timetable for the passage of the Finance Bill through the Dáil and Seanad this week, as agreed by Brian Lenihan and the opposition last night.
Tuesday, Jan 25
Dáil Éireann (sittings begin 2:30pm)
- Order of Business, confirming schedule for the week
- Second Stage
Wednesday, Jan 26
Dáil Éireann (sittings begin 10:30am)
- Second Stage, to be completed by 12pm
- Committee Stage, with between 30 and 60 minutes maximum per section
(Ceann Comhairle to waive usual four-day notice requirement for amendments)Thursday, Jan 27
Dáil Éireann (sittings begin 10:30am)
- Committee Stage, to be completed by 11am
- Report Stage, to be completed by 5pm
Friday, Jan 28
Seanad Éireann (sitting times TBC)
Second Stage
Saturday, Jan 29
Seanad Éireann (sitting times TBC)
Remaining stages
Dáil Éireann to reconvene on Saturday afternoon, if required, t0 examine Seanad amendments
Tuesday, Feb 1
Dáíl Éireann, if not yet been dissolved:
- Fine Gael motion of no confidence in Taoiseach, to be taken in government time
- Labour motion of no confidence in government, to be taken in government time
- No other business to be scheduled









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