Joe O'Reilly (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That should suffice, but just in case. I did not want it to be sprung on Senators. It is to adjourn at 6.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, but I have a suspicion that will not be a difficulty.

It is my great pleasure to welcome the Minister of State, Senator Hackett, to her own Chamber in her ministerial capacity. I welcome all colleagues and the iar-Chathaoirleach to the debate.

I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once per amendment on Report Stage except the proposer of the amendment, who may reply to the discussion on same. Each non-Government amendment must be seconded.

Amendment No. 1 has been deemed out of order, as it was previously rejected in a committee of the whole Seanad.