Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I agree fully with the Senator. The EU constitution is important and will bring about great changes. We should take that into account.

Senator Minihan also said the ongoing debate on the North was bringing clarity to the issue of criminality. Senator Finucane said he would like to welcome the McCartney family to the House today, as we all would. The McCartney sisters are people of sterling character.

Senator Ormonde and other Members agreed with the idea of having a day-long debate on European affairs and other matters. However, she thought we should wait until after the by-elections, as I think also. I welcome the support for such a European debate.

Senator Norris wanted me to consider No. 22, motion 7 on the Order Paper which proposes to extend the Order of Business to 90 minutes. We will see about that. It is up to the Cathaoirleach.