Acting Chairman:

I welcome the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, Deputy Cullen, to the House. Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except for the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Also, on Report Stage each amendment must be seconded.

Acting Chairman:

As there is no one here from the Labour Party group, amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, will not be moved.