Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 103 it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and 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 the convenience of Senators I have arranged for the printing and circulation to them of those amendments. The Minister will deal separately with the subject matter of each related group of amendments. I have also circulated in the House the proposed grouping of amendments. Senators may contribute once on each grouping. I remind Senators that the only matter that may be discussed is the amendments made by the Dáil. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim O'Malley, to the House.