Before passing to the next business on the Order Paper, I wish to say that if it suits the convenience of Senators and of the Ministers concerned, we propose to devote the next three days to the Committee Stage of The Courts of Justice Bill.
SEANAD IN COMMITTEE. - BUSINESS OF SEANAD.
AN CATHAOIRLEACH
I regret to say that the Attorney-General is unwell, but I have made arrangements which, if the Seanad were agreeable, would enable me to take part in the discussion on this Bill. If there be any point which in the opinion of the Seanad, or any considerable section of it, would require the attendance of the Attorney-General, we could leave over that particular portion until it would be possible to have the Attorney-General here.
AN CATHAOIRLEACH
I think we can meet the President in this way. If there is any amendment, or suggested compromise on an amendment, that the Government would like to consider, it could be understood that that would stand over for the Report Stage so as to give the Government and the Attorney-General an opportunity of considering it. I am sure the Seanad, in the circumstances of the illness of the Attorney-General, will afford every opportunity and latitude to the President.