John Dardis (Progressive Democrats)

This Seanad Bill has been amended by the Dáil and 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 and this is looked upon as the report of the Dáil amendments to the Seanad. For the convenience of Senators, I have arranged for the printing and circulation to them of those amendments. The Minister will deal separately with the subject matter of each related group of amendments. I have circulated also the proposed grouping in the House. A Senator may contribute once on each grouping and I remind Senators that the only matter that may be discussed is the amendments made by the Dáil.