Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)
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Before we move on to No. 1, I call on the Leader of the House to make an announcement.

Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)
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In light of the vote on the Order of Business today on an amendment proposed successfully by Senator Norris, to be equally fair to the Senator and the Minister, the Minister is agreeable to come to the House tomorrow between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., and I thank him for his co-operation. If Senator Norris is agreeable to that, I suggest we take that motion tomorrow.

Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)
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Notwithstanding anything in the Order of Business.

Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)
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Yes, notwithstanding anything in the Order of Business today, I propose that No. 83, motion 11 not be taken today but be taken tomorrow between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

David Norris (Independent)
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I thank the Leader for his diplomatic skills and I particularly thank the Minister for agreeing to come into the House. That is very welcome.

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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I acknowledge the importance of the motion to be taken tomorrow. I advise Senator Norris and others that I would be very anxious to deal with the matter myself. The time proposed for taking the motion happens to coincide with a window in my diary. I would be happy to be here for 3 p.m. or 3.30 p.m. whichever time would suit.

David Norris (Independent)
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That is very much appreciated.

Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)
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Is that proposal agreed? Agreed.