Today's business is item 1, the Fisheries (Amendment) Bill. I did not have an opportunity to discuss this with all the Whips but I suggested to those available that if Second Stage finishes early, there will be a sos of about 20 minutes and we will then take Committee and Remaining Stages, by agreement.
For the information of the House I will deal with a number of issues mentioned previously on the Order of Business. On a number of occasions Senator Daly raised the progress of the Arterial Drainage Act, which began its life in and owed much of its impetus to this House. The Minister of State, Deputy Coveney, will come to the House in two to three weeks to give a progress update on the implementation of that legislation and to take questions from Members. I will discuss the date with Senator Daly and others later.
Senator O'Toole and others asked for a debate on education. The Minister for Education will be here next Thursday after the Order of Business for a debate on that topic. I suggest the structure should be short contributions in which Members can raise matters of concern to them and, as on previous occasions, we will have 30 minutes for questions and answers at the end. If speakers who wish to take part could indicate in advance we will be able to allocate time on a fairer basis. It will be an important debate and I am glad the Minister will be available next Thursday.
At the request of Senator Fitzgerald there will be a debate on the work and reports of Comhchoiste don Ghaeilge. I will speak to the Senator and others about its structure within the next two weeks. Senator Roche asked for a discussion on the Ombudsman's report, and that also is in hand. Senator Finneran and others asked for a debate on health, which I am pursuing. I will return to the House with definite dates for those requests which can be accommodated, including those for debates on drugs and nuclear policy.
On the Order of Business yesterday, Senator Roche asked about the timetable for the publication of the Freedom of Information Bill. It will not be published in this session.