Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

I will outline to the House on the Order of Business next Tuesday the approximately 11 Bills to be considered before the summer recess.

I wish Senator Coghlan well, I hope he is okay. We all like the Senator and he is great friend to us all. We wish him well.

Senator Callely raised the proposed reduction in fees to pharmacists. I have expressed my concern about this here yesterday. This matter can be debated with the Minister when we have a debate on the HSE. I will pass the Senator's strong views on to the Minister.

Senators Norris and Buttimer called for a debate on planning fees and I have no difficulty in setting time aside for such a debate.

It is hoped that the civil union Bill will be published at the end of this week. I am endeavouring to ensure it will be taken as a matter of urgency along with the other legislation to which I referred.

I will outline to the House next Tuesday the timeframe for taking the various Bills. I indicated to the leader of the groups after the Order of Business last Thursday our work schedule from now until the summer recess. I will present the definitive list to the leaders of the groups before the Order of Business next Tuesday and then to the House on the Order of Business. That concludes my responses to the Order of Business.