Mary Henry (Independent)

When the Clerk of the Seanad originally distributed the legislative programme for this session, the Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill and the Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill were listed as Nos. 1 and 2. The Bills in question have now descended to Nos. 4 and 5. Given that they were discussed on Second Stage at least six months ago, I would like the Leader to let us know when it is hoped to take Committee Stage of the Bills. Like other Senators, I have tabled amendments to these very important Bills, which I hope can be taken without much further delay.