Willie Penrose (Westmeath, Labour)

I note the Minister is not here. Maybe he is conceding straight away that this is a very worthwhile motion and proposal for a carers Bill. I anticipate that the Minister will concede and there will be no division tomorrow. I could almost sit down without moving the motion because he is not here. It is a pity because this is a very important issue for the Labour Party. I anticipated that he would surely be here at 7 o'clock in his new portfolio, but I am somewhat taken aback. When he comes he will concede immediately because this is such a worthwhile motion that there will be no opposition. He wants to get off on the right foot and get everyone back on track, including with the Taoiseach, and I anticipate this is one way we will have a victory tonight.

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