Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The information provided to the Dáil last week was that this was the case. I am only giving Members what I have been told. There was to be a vote in the House last week and the vote was pulled on the basis that it would not be carried. I hope that Members would reflect upon that.

In respect of Senator Ardagh's amendment to the Order of Business, I do not want to divide the House. The Minister is willing to meet Senator Ardagh. I understand the importance of the issue she raised but I hope she will not divide the House. The Minister will meet her. There are other means of bringing the Minister in and I would be happy to talk to Senator Ardagh about that afterwards if that is okay.