Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

As Deputy Mattie McGrath knows, two hours are allocated tomorrow for the People Before Profit Deputies in Private Members' time, which gives adequate time to discuss the industrial dispute to which he referred. If further time is required, we can discuss it at the meeting of the Business Committee on Thursday.

In regard to the Electoral Reform Bill, I welcome Deputy Nash's positive comments regarding the Minister's amendments. The latter has given a commitment that a comprehensive briefing will be given to all Opposition parties on the amendments. There also will be full and adequate time given at the committee to debate the amendments being proposed. There will be no time restrictions in that regard. As the Deputy knows, there is no provision within Standing Orders to revert to a Second Stage debate on the legislation. However, full time will be given on Committee Stage and there will be full engagement with Opposition Deputies on the point raised.

A debate on the housing committee's report is something we could prioritise, with the agreement of the Ceann Comhairle and the Business Committee, for the Thursday evening lottery slot. It is a topical issue and the recommendations made require debate in the House. If Members are happy to do so, perhaps the report, which is published today, can be prioritised at the meeting of the Business Committee for discussion.

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