Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

I should not mention a Member when he is not present. I have no difficulty allocating time to facilitate a lengthy debate, as long as Members require, on Seanad reform. The business for today has been agreed and arranged with the Minister. I do not wish to see any Senator being accused of being opportunistic. Business must be planned in a careful and meaningful way, which is what Senators expect me to do as Leader of this House.

If Senator Norris wishes to arrange a time with me after the Order of Business, I will have no difficulty in allocating a half day, a whole day or even two days to the matter if the Senator believes there is enough demand from Senators to contribute. We will watch contributions with bated breath from all those Senators when the time is allocated.