Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

As soon as is practicable. It had been my intention to start it from 1 January. I did not expect to spend three weeks in the Seanad before reaching Report Stage, which was originally meant to be taken today.

To schedule Report Stage, however, I have to get time in the other House. I therefore cannot give Senators an absolute commitment until the will of the Houses is determined in the first instance.