Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail)

In many ways, they came from diverse positions, which was the point I tried to make earlier. That was good because in this Chamber we have had debates which would hopefully have been picked up in the partnership negotiations. Nobody would suggest that in some way the Houses of the Oireachtas are outside what has happened.

I have been informed by the Leader that the Government has indicated it is prepared to accept amendment No. 1 if three amendments to amendment No.1 are accepted.