Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Before we move on, I must point out that there are quite a few amendments to be dealt with and we have 40 minutes remaining to do so. We have been liberal in the time spent dealing with amendments and there has been a good deal of repetition. I am pointing that out for the benefit of the members. I have no problem coming back to deal with the remaining amendments on another day, but today's meeting will conclude in 40 minutes and it would be nice to conclude Committee Stage today. There has been a good deal of repetition. It is up to members and there is no problem coming back to deal with it another day but ideally it would be great if we could conclude Committee Stage today.

Amendments Nos. 53 and 54 are related and will be discussed together.