Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

The Order of Business today is Nos. 1 and 2. No. 1, motion re Diseases of Animals Act 1966, was referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food, which has completed its deliberations. The legislation amends and extends the Diseases of Animals Acts 1966 to 2001 and its provisions enhance the Minister's ability to deal with all animal disease circumstances, and also with criminal activity in respect of animal health. The motion is to be taken without debate. No. 2, thePlanning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage — is to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business until 6.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and those of other Senators not to exceed ten minutes. The Minister will be called on to reply not later than ten minutes before the conclusion of Second Stage. No. 2 will not conclude today.