I do not know about that. I probably know of Senator Boyhan 30 years-----

There is definitely a difference between knowing of the Senator and knowing him.

Indeed. It is fair to say there is a bit of scaremongering going on with scooters generally. I do not mean Senator Boyhan as such but many people are saying it. We have had this about cycle lanes before. You would think we were getting the Tour de France arriving into a housing estate when there is talk of a cycle lane being put somewhere. We all need to realise that they are going to be a part of the mix. E-scooters are actually illegal, as the Minister outlined, and yet we have people using them all the time. I d…

He is behind the Senator.

I made that point.

When the debate adjourned, on 28 September, we were discussing the question "That section 73, as amended, stand part of the Bill". Senator Mullen had concluded his contribution, to which the Minister may now wish to respond.

The Senator pointed out to the Minister that he might reflect on it before Report Stage.

Senator.

The Senator may. I am just conscious that we have spent 45 minutes on this. I know that it is an important topic, but we have at least 36 more amendments to deal with, as well as another section that is being opposed. The Senator was hoping that the Minister might reflect on this before Report Stage, and he is not going to put the question to a vote. I think we have deliberated well. By all means, the Senator may address his point to the Minister, but I am not sure that we are not going around in circles a little b…

I thank Senator Mullen. I will bring in Senator Doherty and the Minister might address that point that he is in a position to reflect on it and then, we might be able to move on.

On the specific point as to whether the Minister is in a position to reflect, between now and Report Stage, on the points Senator Mullen was making.

I thank the Minister.

I am trying to facilitate the debate but it is not a to-and-fro discussion. The Senator should put his questions and I will then let the Minister respond.

I also congratulate the Seanad and the Cathaoirleach on last Friday's engagement, which was referred to by both Senators Ó Donnghaile and Black. The Acting Chairperson, Senator Cassells was there, as I was myself. It was a very interesting contribution and there was a level of energy in the room from the people who were there. Not only the speeches they had prepared, which they had put a lot of work into, but also their responses to what we put to them were very interesting and engaging. It was a very worthwhile ex…

Senator Ruane is the only one who can come back. Sorry, it is Senator Gavan, because he proposed it.

No. Senator Gavan is the only one who can come back in at this stage. Those are the rules.

Amendment No. 115a is out of order. It does not arise from committee proceedings.

Amendment No. 140 has not been discussed but I understand Senator Ruane does not intend to move it.

When is it proposed to take Final Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.