Before we move on to No. 1, I call on the Leader of the House to make an announcement.
Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad
In light of the vote on the Order of Business today on an amendment proposed successfully by Senator Norris, to be equally fair to the Senator and the Minister, the Minister is agreeable to come to the House tomorrow between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., and I thank him for his co-operation. If Senator Norris is agreeable to that, I suggest we take that motion tomorrow.
Notwithstanding anything in the Order of Business.
Yes, notwithstanding anything in the Order of Business today, I propose that No. 83, motion 11, not be taken today but be taken tomorrow between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
I thank the Leader for his diplomatic skills and I particularly thank the Minister for agreeing to come into the House. That is very welcome.
I acknowledge the importance of the motion to be taken tomorrow. I advise Senator Norris and others that I would be very anxious to deal with the matter myself. The time proposed for taking the motion happens to coincide with a window in my diary. I would be happy to be here for 3 p.m. or 3.30 p.m. whichever time would suit.
That is very much appreciated.
Is that proposal agreed? Agreed.