Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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The Minister of State clarified what will be needed for a quorum. We can take it then that he is acknowledging they will have to be there physically for the quorum.

Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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That is correct.

Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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This can be annulled by a resolution of either House within 21 days. If the Seanad annuls it, does the resolution then have to go to the Dáil? What is the protocol? Is a simple majority required in either House?

Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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It is either House and by a simple majority vote.

Victor Boyhan (Independent)
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I did not hear the Minister of State. He might just give some clarification on those two questions, including a decision of the Seanad going back to the Dáil.

Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Either House can annul the legislation.

Victor Boyhan (Independent)
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That is fine.

Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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If it is annulled by the Seanad, it does not then have to go back to the Dáil. It is annulled and that is it.

Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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That is correct.

Gerry Horkan (Fianna Fail)
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I thank the Minister of State and the Members for their co-operation and I wish everybody a happy Christmas. When is it proposed to sit again?

Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)
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On Tuesday, 21 January 2020 at 2.30 p.m.