We have before us a great opportunity for calm deliberations and deep analysis of the national issues many speakers raised on the Order of Business today. This House is a platform where major legislation, national and European, can be examined and discussed. This will be particularly important when we have an opportunity of discussing European legislation in great detail. I have served on the Council of Ministers in Europe. Many issues agreed at that level require detailed examination here. During my involvement in the negotiations on the Single European Act we had to make very speedy decisions on many issues. It would be of enormous benefit to have the advice and assistance of the Dáil and Seanad in this regard.