Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Let us be honest about it. The bottom line, as Senator Leyden said, is that the Whip position has to be in place for the Government's policies to be pursued.

I assure the House the longest possible time that Senators require for Second Stage will be given. Under my stewardship of the House, there has been no guillotining of Committee, Report and Final Stages of Bills.