Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

There is no point in having a debate if the relevant Minister or another Minister is not present. The matter will be before the Dáil next week and we are endeavouring to debate it in this House then. This morning, we were busy in that regard, but the Senator has every entitlement to table his amendment.

Senator O'Toole called for a debate on the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the Constitution. He asked that the draft Bill be converted into a proper Bill, debated and enacted. This would be worthwhile because it would be helpful.

Senator Ryan stated that Members have proven to be fit members of a committee. While he is entitled to raise any matter, I am sure that I speak for many in the House when I say that I did not like his reference to the former Tánaiste. The Senator seconded Senator Brian Hayes's——