Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Before I call Senator Bradford, I wish to make one point. While I appreciate that colleagues have a difficulty in respect of the time lag between Second and Committee Stages - that point was made on the Order of Business by some Senators - my hands are tied. We are dealing with Committee Stage as per the Order of the House. I call on colleagues to address the amendments before the House. I appreciate that it has been some time since Second Stage, but my hands are tied. We are on Committee Stage and I have to deal with Committee Stage and the particular amendments to be dealt with at this point. Senator Bradford is next. I am not adverting to you, Senator Bradford. It is a general comment.