Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail)

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. The only matters, therefore, which may be discussed are the amendments made by the Dáil. For Senators' convenience, the Cathaoirleach has arranged for the printing and circulation of the amendments. The Minister of State will deal separately with the subject matter of each group of related amendments. The Cathaoirleach has circulated the proposed groupings in the House. Senators may speak only once on Report Stage. The only matters that may be discussed are the amendments made by the Dáil. I welcome the Minister of State of the House and invite him to speak on the amendments in the first group.