Fiach MacConghail (Independent)

We pass on our congratulations and comhgairdeas le Seanadóir David Cullinane agus a bhean chéile agus a chlann. I will pick up a point raised by Senator O'Brien. As a new Senator I feel uncomfortable that we are being rushed into taking decisions. I am all on for working what hours God or the Cathaoirleach would give us but I am uncomfortable about the Order of Business. I abstained on yesterday's vote on the Order of Business because I felt uneasy about the way this Bill is being dealt with. I am in favour of this historic Bill but we are being given very little time to contribute in the way we are honoured to.

The next item is not a plug but Brian Friel's "Translations" is opening at our national theatre tonight and running to the middle of August.