Ulick Burke (Fine Gael)

I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, to the House.

Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of the amendment, who may reply to the discussions on the amendment. Each amendment must be seconded on Report Stage.

Amendment No. 1 in the name of Senator Bannon is consequential on amendment No. 2, and amendments Nos. 3 to 5, inclusive, and amendment No. 28 are related. Amendments Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive, and amendment No. 28 may be discussed together by agreement.