Ulick Burke (Fine Gael)

This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 103, it is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question, "That the Bill be received for final consideration", the Minister 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 Senators' convenience, I have arranged for the printing and circulation of the amendments.

I propose to group the amendments made by the Dáil as follows for the purposes of debate: group 1, subject matter of amendments Nos. 1 to 13, inclusive, and group 2, subject matter of amendment No. 14. I remind Senators the only matter they may discuss is the subject matter of the amendments made by the Dáil and they may contribute only once on each group of amendments.