Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)

In fairness to Senators Coffey and Cummins on the other side of the House, they had only six amendments tabled on Report Stage, three of which were legitimate. If this issue had been dealt with in the House through full and proper debate, the huge head of steam that has built up in the past ten days could have been avoided.

I refer to an old hobbyhorse of mine in respect of which I do not wish to lock horns with the Leader. About a year ago, the Leader promised me a debate, before the summer recess, on the fishing industry and the Common Fisheries Policy. I would be extremely disappointed if I had to head back to west Cork this summer not having had such a debate. It is so important to people in rural Ireland and those involved in the fishing industry.