Shane Ross (Independent)

It is a serious point. There is little point in having a debating chamber if Members will come in and read scripts written for them by their press office.

In agreement with many Members of this House, I am somewhat disappointed with the Order of Business for today and tomorrow. As Senator Norris rightly stated, there are matters of enormous public importance being omitted from debates in this House which will make us less than relevant. I would particularly like a promise from the Leader of the House that if and when the pay deal is finally agreed—