Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

The Christmas spirit is setting in. We do not have many matters on the Adjournment. However, that is not the case with the business of the House.

The Order of Business is Nos. 1, motion seeking the approval of a Council framework decision relating to the combating of the sexual exploitation of children and child pornography, a measure referred by the Seanad to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights which is returned following discussion, without debate; No. 2, Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002 – Committee and Remaining Stages, to conclude not later than 2 p.m.; No. 3, statements on the high level of alcohol consumption by young people, to conclude no later than 6 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes, and on which Senators may share time; and No. 9, motion No. 19, to be taken from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a sos between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

May I say something with the permission of the Cathaoirleach?