Brendan Ryan (Labour)

The Cathaoirleach will be aware that the Opposition is generally agreeable. All we need is to be given a good reason and we will co-operate fully with the Government. The problem this week was we found no good reason to rush through legislation. We have passed legislation in both Houses in half a day once a convincing reason was offered for so doing. The last time my party took exception to the pace at which a Bill was being passed was before Christmas when the Government introduced the Immigration Bill in the House. Interestingly, it has still not been passed in the other House, despite being rushed through this House in two days.