Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

On a point of order, would it be possible for the House to revert to the practice of ordering the time for debates? What will be the position if the debates on the Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill and the Passports Bill are not concluded by 5.30 p.m.? We should revert to the arrangements that obtained during the lifetime of the previous Seanad. It would be better for everyone involved if definite times for the conclusion of debates were provided. The previous arrangements to which I refer were put in place to facilitate Ministers and Members and we should revert to them.