We will now deal with Report Stage of the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Bill 2003. Amendment No. 1 is in the name of Deputy Burton. The Deputy is not in the House.
Business of Dáil.
Given that Deputy Burton is not present, should we perhaps adjourn the debate and defer consideration until the Deputy and the appropriate Minister are present?
Is that agreed? Agreed.
Sitting suspended at 9.45 p.m. and resumed at 10 p.m.