Pat Moylan (Fianna Fail)

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mary White, to the Seanad. I congratulate her on her appointment and wish her well. This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 113, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question "That the Bill be received for final consideration", the Minister of State may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil. This is looked upon as the report of the Dáil amendments to the Seanad. For the convenience of Senators, I have arranged for the printing and circulation of the amendments. The Minister of State will deal separately with the subject matter of each related group of amendments. I have also circulated the proposed grouping in the House. Senators may speak once on each grouping. I remind Senators that the only matter which may be discussed is the amendments made by the Dáil. I call the Minister of State, Deputy White, to speak on the first group of amendments.

Question proposed: "That the Bill be received for final consideration."