Ivana Bacik (Independent)

All of us are keen to see a constructive debate through genuine engagement and changes made to ensure that young persons with disabilities are not disadvantaged unduly by the change to align different rates of disability and social welfare payments. This is an important point about respectful engagement in the House.

I compliment Senator Feargal Quinn who referred to the issue of central European time yesterday. This is something he has raised in the House in a courteous and respectful way for many years. I am pleased to report the justice committee is debating the issue. In the new year when we have finished our review in the justice committee I will put it to the Leader that we might debate in this House a move to central European time. This is likely to take place next year and will bring with it numerous benefits to us not only in terms of carbon emissions but in terms of the economy, tourism and other benefits.