Brian Hayes (Fine Gael)

I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 2 be deleted. On Thursday the Government proposes to take Report Stage of the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill in the House at the same time that a committee of the Houses is considering the matter. This is an unprecedented move. If the Cathaoirleach had allowed me to finish, he would have heard me say I believe an amendment to Standing Orders is required if such a move is to be considered. That is the reason an emergency meeting of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges should now take place. Senators O'Toole and Ryan made this request on Friday.