Rory Kiely (Fianna Fail)

I welcome the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Michael McDowell. This is a Seanad Bill that has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 103, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question "That the Bill be received for final consideration", the Minister may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil. This is looked upon as the report of the Dáil amendments to the Seanad. For Senators' convenience, I have arranged for the printing and circulation of the amendments. The Tánaiste will deal separately with the subject matter of each related group of amendments. I have also circulated the proposed groupings and Senators may contribute once on each grouping. The only matters that may be discussed are the amendments made by the Dáil. I call on the Tánaiste to speak on group No. 1.