Maurice Hayes (Independent)

I support the idea of a debate on Europe in the more reflective surroundings of the Seanad after the summer recess. On the Morris report, apart from saying that I wish I held the patent rights on the ombudsman's report I wrote a number of years ago, the Leader could orchestrate the debate so it takes place before the Bill completes its course in the other House. It is important that the Minister might want to strengthen the legislation and perhaps draw lessons from at least some of Mr. Justice Morris's recommendations. It would be helpful to do it in that order, rather than later.