Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe Costello. Before Committee Stage commences, I would like to deal with a procedural matter relating to Bills to amend the Constitution. The substance of the debate on Committee Stage relates to the wording of the proposed constitutional amendment which is contained in the Schedule to the Bill. The sections of the Bill are merely technical. Therefore, in accordance with long-standing practice, consideration of the sections is postponed until consideration of the Schedule has been completed.

I move:

That, in accordance with precedent and Standing Order 122, consideration of sections 1 and 2 of the Bill be postponed until the Schedule has been disposed of.