Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Before I begin may I say how refreshing it is to hear that the Dáil has agreed to amendments from the Seanad? It makes a change and I am delighted to hear they are sending us messages about it.

The Order of Business today is Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive. No. 1 is a motion, to be taken without debate, referred to the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, which has completed its deliberations thereon; Nos. 2, 3 and 4 are motions, to be taken without debate, referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, which has completed its deliberations thereon; and No. 5 is the Veterinary Practice Bill 2004, Report and Final Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business.