Paddy Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept the amendment and that 30 minutes will be provided for the statements. Is it agreed that the statements will be taken from 3 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.? Agreed?

Senator Mary Moran moved an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Minister for Health on the need for an independent inquiry into the standard of care in residential care homes be taken today." There was no seconder for that amendment. The Leader has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business that a debate would take place with the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, from 7 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. on the subject of last night's programme on RTE. Is that agreed? Agreed.