Catherine Noone (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is why I said that, notwithstanding the time that is allowed, we may not conclude Committee Stage in the time we anticipate. It is one of those situations where we have to watch, wait and see, and consult one another. I do not disagree with most of the Senator's comments.

Senator Conway-Walsh raised the pensions issue. Many difficulties exist in that space. It should be one of the first debates we have when come back for the new term, and I will ask for that to be arranged.

Senator Norris raised the GRECO report. I do not see why we should not have had it before now. It is an absurdity that it is being discussed in the media while Oireachtas Members have not seen it at a time we are discussing the Bill. Whether or not it is relevant, it exists and we should be allowed to have sight of it. I anticipate that it will be delivered to our inboxes later. If not, that will be unacceptable and I would not stand over it.

We have all seen over the years what is achieved by defying the Whip on an issue. I would rather have an influence from within the party of which I am a member. I do not know how much one politician putting their neck on the line politically-----