Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Clare Daly has nothing further to add in this instance. We have completed addressing the Revised Estimates for 2019 covering Votes 20, 21, 22, 24, 25 and 41. I thank the Minister and his officials for assisting the committee with its consideration of the Revised Estimates.

Before we conclude, it is only fair to ask the Minister to note that members regularly express disappointment and exasperation regarding Private Members' Bills. It arose again this morning. We receive correspondence from you advising that there is ongoing consideration of the money message and that a decision on the matter will issue after a memorandum is brought to the Government's attention. The regularity of this and its effect of kicking Private Members' legislation, or non-Government legislation, down the road are causing significant vexation in this committee. There was a substantial expression in that at the earlier meeting this morning. I am bringing that to your attention as this is the first opportunity I have to do so. I ask that a more favourable and well-disposed disposition be adopted in respect of Private Members' Bills, just as we demonstrate towards all Government legislation you ask us to address, most often expeditiously, and which we continue to schedule in line with your requests. That sums up the situation.