Rory Kiely (Fianna Fail)

This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 103, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question "That the Bill be received for final consideration", the Minister of State may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil. This is looked upon as the report of the Dáil amendments to the Seanad. For the convenience of Senators, I have arranged for the printing and circulation of the amendments. The Minister of State will deal separately with the subject matter of each related group of amendments. I have also circulated a list of the proposed groupings. Senators may speak only once on each group. I remind Senators that the only matters that may be discussed are the amendments made by the Dáil. I call the Minister of State to speak on the first group of amendments.