Frances Fitzgerald (Fine Gael)

Fine Gael opposes the Order of Business on the grounds that the Intoxicating Liquor Bill is being rushed through the Oireachtas, which does not make for good legislation. I propose an amendment that Committee and Report Stages not be taken together today. We should adhere to the principle of having time in between the different Stages of legislation to allow for adequate examination, consultation with interested parties and to ensure the best possible legislation is put through the Houses.