Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I want to clarify some points and be fair to everybody. The amendments to the Order Paper were received at 10.20 a.m. There is a requirement for processing and distribution ahead of the Order of Business by way of a supplementary Order Paper. I fully accept it is not the optimum way to do business. We have not done it before. To assist Senator Gavan and other members of the Opposition who have raised matters this morning, my understanding is that it was the wish of the House that a motion would be considered and decided today in advance of the statements tomorrow. This morning, as they know, Senator Moynihan submitted a proposed amendment to the Order of Business, as she is entitled to do. The Leader may address the matter further presently.

I welcome to the Public Gallery the members of the Fine Gael group from Waterford, who are friends of Senator Cummins and others. I hope they have a good and positive visit. I thank them for their work in Waterford. Céad míle fáilte romhaibh go léir.