Marc MacSharry (Fianna Fail)
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While I am not opposing section 2, I wish to clarify the point I was making in terms of the former re-elected MEPs opting for the Oireachtas payment of the salary — the higher level. It is not to get more money for the MEPs that I suggested this but to save more money for the Exchequer. Despite the fact that the Bill will pass today, I ask that this change be considered before it comes before the Dáil. There could be a saving to the Exchequer, which is my motive for raising the point. It is not necessarily to enhance the remuneration of any of the Members.

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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I understand the motive perfectly. One is talking about a very small class of people who have been re-elected — just a handful. In those circumstances, persuasion should suffice without devising incentives which would be very easily and quickly misrepresented by our popular media.

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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I thank Members for assisting the speedy passage of the Bill and at the same time allowing an interesting discussion on some relevant and related matters.

Pat Moylan (Fianna Fail)
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When is it proposed to sit again?

John Gerard Hanafin (Fianna Fail)
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Tomorrow, at 10.30 a.m.