Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I have listened with interest to the debate on this amendment for the past hour. Speakers appear to be scoring points instead of dealing with the amendment. I remind the House that I have allowed 2 hours and 30 minutes for a debate on the Bill today, a further four to five hours on Committee Stage next week and a similar amount of time on Report Stage the following week. I ask Members to focus their minds on the time available to deal with the Bill and thank the Minister of State for agreeing to come to the House during these times.