Brian Hayes (Fine Gael)

We agree to the Order of Business. The exercise yesterday where Members of the House had the opportunity to question Mr. Proinsias De Rossa, a member of the Convention on the Future of Europe, was most worthwhile. The Whips should meet in advance of next week's meeting to see if all Members can be involved in the questioning. It was an excellent debate for those who took part – one third of the membership of the House participated. It was the first opportunity that any plenary session of any European Parliament had to question a member of the Convention and I compliment the Leader of the House on the initiative.