Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Consistency must be the order of the day on the Order of Business.

Senators O'Toole and Norris referred to human rights in Colombia and the all-party motion, No. 18. I fully accept their point and I agree to their amendment to the Order of Business. I thank Senator O'Toole for bringing the matter to our attention.

Senators Bacik, Keaveney and Mooney called for a debate on women in politics. I have agreed that this will take place on the anniversary day, if at all possible. I will discuss this with colleagues and the leaders in the House at our meeting next Tuesday.