Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I second Senator Norris's proposed amendment to the Order of Business. I agree with the sentiments of other speakers on the frightful child abuse matters we have had to deal with and have to deal with yet. I very much agree with the remarks of Senator O'Toole when he said that this House should not be in recess while we still have these matters to consider. The report of the Minister of State with special responsibility for children and young people, Deputy Barry Andrews, on the implementation of the report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse is still to come.

I wish to ask the Leader specifically about Nos. 3 and 17 on the Order. There is so much to do. This House could be sitting throughout July and we could come back early in September. We should bear that in mind. We have so much work to do. Will the Leader inform the House as to when he envisages Committee Stage of No. 3, the Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009 being reached, and when will the House deal with No. 17, the Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009? I would like an answer to both questions. I support the calls of Senators O'Donovan and Coffey for a debate on fisheries policy. This is vital as there are many people around our vast coastline whose livelihoods depend on fishing, and we have neglected them. This would be a useful debate and I look forward to the Leader giving us time on the matter.