Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

No. I am afraid the luncheon is getting to me. No. 1 is a motion which was referred to the Joint Committee on the Environment and Local Government for consideration and the committee has completed its deliberations. The proposed new regulations will amend the exempted development provisions of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to encourage the uptake of cleaner and cheaper energy from small-scale renewable sources in the home. These proposed changes to the planning and development regulations will facilitate a significant increase in the contribution of renewable energy technologies to meeting Ireland's energy needs and its renewable electricity generating capacity. This item will be taken without debate.

No. 2 is a motion which was referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights for consideration and the committee has completed its deliberations. The purpose of the proposal is to strengthen the capacity of the Union and the member states to combat transnational organised crime. This item will be taken without debate.

No. 3 is the Defamation Bill 2006 — Committee Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 5.30 p.m. No. 4 is the Communications Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2007 — Committee Stage, to be taken at 5.30 p.m. until 7.30 p.m.