John Crown (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Two years ago, in conjunction with Senators Daly and van Turnhout, I proposed legislation to ban smoking in cars where children are present. The Bill has passed a number of stages and we should be given a definite date for the debate on Report Stage. I received correspondence from one of the officials involved telling us that the various Departments' Report Stage amendments would be ready by the first week in April. The official asked us not to press for any debate earlier than that. I acknowledge the co-operation of the Leader in the past few weeks, when he indicated he would make time available.

In January 2013, we were given a similar assurance that the amendments would be ready by the end of January 2013, which is 13 months ago. I respectfully ask the Leader to designate a specific day for the debate. It should be 2 April, which provides an opportunity for the promised amendments to be delivered. I would be grateful if the Leader could designate a time on that day for the debate on Report Stage.