I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth.

Go raibh maith agat, Leader. I welcome to the Public Gallery the students from Divine Word National School in Rathfarnham and the Henrietta Street group. I met the students from divine school in Rathfarnham in the corridor. I thank them for being here and hope that, as part of their visit, they get homework off tonight to celebrate being in Leinster House. I welcome also guests of Senator Malcolm Byrne: Reuben Murray from University College Cork, who is interning in Leinster House, and Eimear Lawlor, who is in tran…

The Senator should conclude. The time is up.

I do not control the clock but I will allow the Senator to continue.

The time is up. The Senator should conclude.

I welcome to the Visitors Gallery the guests of Senator Garret Ahearn from the active retirement group from Grangemockler, County Tipperary, and I believe there are some County Kilkenny people here as well. I know Senator Ahearn is delighted that they are here and he is continuing the very good family tradition of representation in the Oireachtas. You are all very welcome. Thank you for being here and I hope we will see you in Thurles in a couple of weeks’ time. Céad míle fáilte romhaibh go léir.

I welcome the students from Kilkenny City Vocational School, who are here as the guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan. I hope they will have a pleasurable visit to Leinster House.

I welcome guests of Senator Carrigy. They are Brian Mahon and his mum, Mary Mahon, from County Longford. They will be leaving soon so I welcome them most sincerely.

Sorry, the Leader to reply to the debate. All Members had an opportunity-----

All Members had an opportunity to speak-----

I will chair, thank you.

Senator Fintan Warfield has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 12 be taken before No. 1." The amendment was seconded by Senator Boylan. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept this amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed. Senator Michael McDowell has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 1 be taken with debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business, and to conclude at 2 p.m. if not previously concluded; that No. 2 be taken on conclusion of No. 1 for …

Senator McDowell has called for a walk through vote.

Is the Order of Business, as amended, agreed to?

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

How much time is the Leader adding on?

Is that agreed? Agreed. No. 3 was to be taken at 3 p.m. Will it now be taken at 3.20 p.m.?

Is that agreed? Agreed. When is the Leader proposing to conclude Nos. 3 and 4?

Is that agreed? Agreed.