Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I do not agree that there should be no debate on No. 2, which relates to the Smithwick tribunal. When the Minister, Deputy Shatter, told the House two years ago that he wanted to set a deadline for this, we advised him that the imposition of a deadline was not the thing to do. Now he is extending it further. The Seanad deserves to get a report or an update on the Smithwick tribunal. I will not agree to take No. 2 without debate. With regard to No. 4, it may be the Leader's opinion that there was a filibuster during the Committee Stage debate on section 1.