Ivana Bacik (Independent)

I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to enable a sos to be taken until 4 p.m. This amendment will facilitate the deferral of the Private Members' motion until next week. While I regret being obliged to ask for this amendment, it is due to the non-availability of Ministers. Moreover, it is being proposed with the agreement of Fianna Fáil Members. Given the week that is in it, the Government side has had difficulty in obtaining Ministers for the debate. Moreover, as the motion covers a range of Departments, no single Minister was clearly identifiable. I, therefore, propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that the sitting be suspended until 4 p.m. at which time the Adjournment matters will be taken.