Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the importance of the decision, which is the democratic decision of the Chamber, the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, will not be available tonight, as I informed Senators prior to the vote. I am happy to accept the decision of the House, but the Minister of State will not be available tonight because she has ministerial appointments. The other result of the vote is that we have created a disappointing precedent in the House. I will discuss the matter with Senator Horkan.