Michael McCarthy (Labour)

The former Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children said two weeks ago that realism is important in politics. I cannot see this Bill being debated in this House tonight. Given the amount of time the Dáil has spent on amendment No. 1 and as the debate has been adjourned until 8.30, I do not believe it will be passed by that House tonight.

The Leader of the House has been helpful and obliging in the past in terms of debates and facilitating various requests by Members. To be fair and to extend the co-operation and spirit of goodwill the Opposition has shown to the Government in the other House, the Leader needs to seriously consider the proposal put before him.