Kathleen O'Meara (Labour)

I do not oppose Report Stage being taken now. On previous occasions my party has not agreed with Committee and Report Stages of a Bill being taken on the same day. However, as we are not contesting this Bill or the amendments to it, I agree to all Stages being taken today. This will facilitate a longer debate on the national spatial strategy later this week.

Question proposed: "That the Bill do now pass."