Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Ministers of State are fine, but the senior Minister is coming with her Bill.

Senator Tuffy asked about benchmarking and civil servants. It is for the Taoiseach to speak about that matter. We have proved in this House that Members are willing to sit longer hours and why should they not? There is nothing wrong with extra sittings. They are appropriate. We are present in great numbers today and we are delighted with ourselves.

Senator Tuffy asked about Seanad reform and objected to the visit of Pat Cox, MEP, to this House. As the Cathaoirleach pointed out, that issue was discussed at length. The Senator's party has a representative on the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. Ultimately, he proposed it and I seconded it.