Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the representatives of the deaf community to the Public Gallery for this very important debate. Before we commence I remind the House that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage with the exception of the proposer of an amendment who may reply to discussion on the amendment. I also remind the House that on Report Stage each amendment must be seconded. Amendment No. 1 is a Government amendment which is also in the names of Senators Mark Daly and Lorraine Clifford-Lee. Recommittal is necessary in respect of this amendment as it creates a cost on the public revenue under Standing Order 160.