Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)

I will not accept an irrelevant point of order. I am making a political point in answer to a political point made by the Senator. This is more directed at the Minister than the Senator in that the whole crux of what we have attempted to debate has not been just about the implementation of the scheme but linking it to an enhanced child care environment. It may sound boring and repetitive and I am sure the Minister will make the same arguments again but I only want to emphasise the importance of this that it is essential. The fact that the Minister raised the issue would suggest she believes this is fair and honest. There are problems relating to the implementation of section 4, but my main focus is on the indications given by the Minister that she would not wish the legislation to be implemented until and unless there is an enhanced child care environment here.