Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have already asked for that debate.

Senator James Heffernan paid tribute to the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, and his commitment to the school building programme. The Senator is correct in stating that the Minister had an immense commitment to the school building programme, and we have seen enormous improvements in the physical infrastructure of schools across the country under his watch. That is another important achievement that he has had.

Senator Heffernan called for an amendment to the Order of Business to debate No. 22 on the Order Paper, the Parliamentary Scrutiny of Appointments (European Commission) Bill 2014, today. I cannot accede to that request. I have already acceded to the request by Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh to change the Order of Business. Senator Paul Bradford seconded that proposed amendment, with which I have already dealt.

Senator John Gilroy called for a debate on renewable energy and public subsidy. I am happy to seek that debate and will ask the Leader's office to arrange it.