Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

Before we commence, I remind Members they may speak only once on Report Stage except for the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Each amendment must be seconded.

Amendment No. 1 is a Government amendment and is also in the names of Senators Henry and O'Toole. Amendments Nos. 2, 3 and 6 are related to amendment No. 1 and all may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Government amendment No. 1:

In page 3, lines 29 and 30, to delete "continuous".