Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator for her contribution and her extraordinary work on this particular matter. While not aiming to strike a discordant note, as I explained in my communication to the Senator, this is predominantly a matter of scheduling. The Minister is not answerable to the House in respect of his schedule. The committees and the Houses of the Oireachtas set their own work programmes. I am happy to talk to the Senator further to see how we can progress the matter she has raised rather than having a discordant debate and difference of opinion here. The Senator raises some pertinent points as to how we can progress work as the Houses of the Oireachtas. In this case, I have adjudicated on the matter. The Minister should not have to respond specifically on scheduling, which is a matter for the committee. I am happy to talk to the Senator further on that matter.