Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Kitt, to the House. Before calling on him to speak, I would like to welcome the leader of Fine Gael, Deputy Enda Kenny, and a group from Killavalley, better known as Killawalla, national school in Westport, County Mayo, including the principal, Mr. Mairtín Ó Maicín, and other members of the teaching staff. They are very welcome to Leinster House.

Before commencing with the Bill before us, I wish to remind the House that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Also on Report Stage, each amendment must be seconded.

Amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.