Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If Senator Byrne would, for once, allow me to finish, he would see I am trying to be co-operative. The problem seems to be in regard to Nos. 1 and 2, which were discussed at length yesterday at a meeting of the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality. I am proposing an amendment to the Order of Business that No. 4, if not completed, be adjourned at 2 p.m. to allow the Minister for Justice and Equality to come into the House for 15 minutes to explain what is proposed by way of these motions. Two minutes will be allocated for each of the group spokespersons, if necessary. As I said, the motions have been dealt with comprehensively by the committee. Nevertheless, the Minister has acceded to Members' requests for a debate and will come to the House at 2 p.m. for that purpose. In return for that concession, I am asking for the co-operation of the House in agreeing that No. 3, which relates to the Irish Aviation Authority Act, be taken without debate. Unfortunately, I am unable to secure the attendance of a Minister or Minister of State to debate it today.