Lisa Chambers (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The horrific and barbaric scenes we witnessed, and that have been verified, cannot be simply brushed over. That is not to take from what has happened since then. All of it is equally horrifying. To try to bring some balance to the motion, the motion that was carefully drafted does reflect that. I take on board the comments made around the timing. There is an opportunity for debate today and tomorrow. Things are moving so fast that time is a luxury we do not have on these exceptional issues and in these exceptional circumstances. That is why I am not accepting the amendment and will proceed to take the motion today.

I will take the document from Senator O'Reilly to have a look at it. I take on board the comments he made. Clearly, he was quite struck by the meeting and wants to help those healthcare workers who are on the lower paid scale in the health sector.

Senator Flynn said there was no discussion with Opposition Senators. There was extensive discussion with her group.