Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

On behalf of my colleagues I commend the Fianna Fáil acting leader, Senator Mary White, on the production of what is an excellent document and I wish her well on its launch. I also commend her on the Parental Leave Bill 2013 and I commend the Government for accepting it on Second Stage. I hope we can move through Committee and Report Stages quickly. I commend Senator Quinn on his Bill which was completed yesterday. He stated it took 1,168 days to get the Bill through the Houses. I do not want to see Senator White's Bill take the same length of time and I do not see any reason why it should.

In the main this has been a productive session and I wish all my colleagues on all sides of the House a restful break with time to spend with their families and friends. Will the Leader confirm the date on which we will return? I do not agree with the House being adjourned sine die. It does not send out a good sign-----