Aisling Dolan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister. Before commencing I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage with the exception of the proposer who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Each non-Government amendment must be seconded.

A number of amendments have been judged out of order and, therefore, I will go through those at each stage. Amendment No. 1 in the names of Senators Boylan, Gavan, Ó Donnghaile and Warfield is out of order as it is in conflict with the principle of the Bill as read a Second Time.

Amendments Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive, in the names of Senators Boylan, Gavan, Ó Donnghaile and Warfield are judged out of order as potential charges on the Revenue.

Amendment No. 5 in the names of Senators Higgins and Flynn is judged out of order as in conflict with the principle of the Bill as read a Second Time.

Amendment No. 6 in the names of Senators Higgins and Flynn arises out of Committee proceedings.