Mark Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Before I call on the Deputy Leader to respond on the Order of Business, it is a matter for the House to schedule its own business but I know, as do all Members, that there is a large amount of legislation coming before the House in the run-up to the summer recess. We had a similar situation last year. I am concerned about the pressure that is placing on the Houses of the Oireachtas Service. The Bills Office is dealing with a large volume of amendments due to the scheduling, turnaround time, lists of amendments, republishing of Bills and the whole process. The staff dealing with amendments left the Bills Office at 7.30 a.m. this morning.