Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

That is a matter for the Whips. I will agree to Report Stage being taken on the first day the House resumes following the Easter recess and only on the condition proposed. The alternative scenario is that we conclude the debate on the Bill in this House today, the Bill will then be forwarded to the Seanad for debate and returned to this House for final consideration. That is the choice I am offering Members. I am being reasonable. If others are willing to play ball, that is fine, but I am not willing to have the worst of both worlds.

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