Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)

The Chair has given latitude in recent weeks due to the significant number of new Members who may not be totally familiar with procedure. In an attempt to be helpful to Senator Cullinane and to others, it is normally a courtesy of the Chair to allow the spokesperson at the end, once the Bill has passed, to acknowledge the passage of the Bill. The remarks Senator Cullinane contributed would be made, I respectfully suggest and for future reference, prior to the final consideration and passage of the Bill. There is not a facility, once the Bill has passed, to have what is essentially a Second Stage speech. I am just attempting to be helpful to all Members, not specifically to Senator Cullinane, because it is obvious that one must become aware of the procedures involved. The Chair will give Senators that latitude prior to the final passage of the Bill, which will be the Fifth Stage. I hope the Senator will accept this in the spirit in which the Chair offers the advice.