Eugene Regan (Fine Gael)

The Leader may be taken aback by the strength of feeling on this side of the House on the issue and perhaps he might suspend the sitting for 15 minutes to afford him some time to reconsider the matter. The suggestions that have been made are valid. As has been said on numerous occasions in the past 48 hours, we are anxious to get this right and to be constructive. In the context, I ask the Leader to take on board what has been suggested.