I gave an indication on the Order of Business yesterday that I intended to hold a meeting of representatives of the groups in regard to the question of the business for the remainder of this term. I should like to indicate the agreement that has been reached.
Today's business has already been agreed. Tomorrow it is intended to take the Report Stage of the Companies Bill. It is also intended to take the National Lottery Bill and the Malicious Injuries (Amendment) Bill, both of which will pass Dáil Éireann today. In order not to delay this House unduly in its consideration of these Bills there is an agreement that the Second Stage of both these Bills will be taken to conclusion tomorrow even though that might involve a late sitting.
It is proposed that the Seanad should reassemble on Tuesday next at 12 noon in order to take Report Stage of the Harbours Bill and the Garda Síochána (Complaints) Bill if Report Stage is needed and to take Committee Stage of the Malicious Injuries (Amendment) Bill, and the National Lottery Bill and also, if necessary, to hear the reply of the Minister of State on the Air Pollution Bill. It is proposed to take the Report Stage of the National Lottery Bill and the Malicious Injuries Bill and to take in their final form the regulations on persons in custody on Wednesday, 9 July. It is then proposed to adjourn the Seanad and to resume on Wednesday, 1 October.