Brian Hayes (Fine Gael)

May I propose a solution to the situation the Leader has outlined? I understand perfectly the difficulty she has in producing a Minister willy nilly out of a hat. If she gives a commitment that a debate will take place tomorrow for an hour or two, I will withdraw my amendment today. I suggest that No. 5, the National Economic and Social Development Office Bill, not be proceeded with tomorrow. It has been hanging around for four years and it does not matter if it waits another week or two. While I understand the Leader's difficulty and I appreciate her point that we are trying to address this on a cross-party basis, a debate of some description must be held today or tomorrow.