Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2 and 3. No. 1 is a procedural motion to discharge an order of the House of 10 November 2005 in respect of the Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005 and will be taken without debate; No. 2 is a referral motion whereby the subject matter of No. 8 on today's Order Paper is being referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights for consideration. It concerns a proposal for a Council framework decision on the European evidence warrant for obtaining objects, documents and data for use in proceedings in criminal matters. It is envisaged that the framework decision, when implemented, will result in quicker and more effective judicial co-operation in criminal matters. This item will be taken without debate; and No. 3, statements on the Ferns Report, resumed, will be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business until 5.30 p.m., with the contributions of all Senators not to exceed 15 minutes.