Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

Before the House proceeds to consider the Bill, I wish to deal with a procedural matter regarding Bills to amend the Constitution.

The substance of the debate on Committee Stage relates to the wording of the proposed amendment of the Constitution. Alternative texts are contained in the Schedule to the Bill and related amendments. In order to allow for a more ordered debate, I suggest that the House should postpone consideration of sections 1 and 2 until the Schedule has been disposed of. This is the practice in these circumstances and is provided for under Standing Order 107. Is that agreed? Agreed.