Margaret Cox (Independent)

I thank the Cathaoirleach for his kindness and generosity to me over the past five years. This House always delighted in not being a rubber-stamp for legislation from the Lower House. All Stages of the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007 are on the Order of Business and, while on occasion there has been an overriding urgency to deal with all Stages of a Bill in one sitting, that is not the case with this legislation. It is important legislation but the House is sitting for two days. I would like to propose an amendment to the Order of Business that only Second Stage of the Bill be taken this afternoon with Committee and Remaining Stages to be taken at another time.