Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The amendment is in order because it proposes that the Dáil should sit longer than is proposed on the Order of Business. Private Members' business today is in the name of the Fine Gael Party. We are prepared to set that aside in the interest of a complete, thorough, full and open debate where the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government can answer questions in respect of observations made by Deputies from Fianna Fáil and the Green Party. If we cannot do this, then let the Whip not come in here and talk about Dáil reform. This issue is relevant to thousands of people regarding their houses, their businesses and careers and for the social comfort of so many whose floors are lifting before their eyes even as we speak. It is about time this Chamber began to be relevant to the needs of our people.

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