Regina Doherty (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As the Bill is on Committee Stage in the Seanad, it cannot be sent to the select committee. It must complete this Stage before it goes anywhere. The committee has the power to recall the Bill if it wishes. The very most on offer with regard to my power today is a suspension of the debate to allow the hearings that are taking place to finish. We can come back and pick up proceedings from there. The Bill is currently on Committee Stage here in the Seanad and will stay at that point until it is completed.