That is not in the amendment.

That does not relate to the Minister.

We must stick to the amendment.

Senator, we must stick to the amendment on the command structure.

You are speaking more generally about the Defence Forces.

You are not. It is the Chair's view on whether it is in line with the amendment.

Otherwise, we would never finish. Are you pressing the amendment?

Amendments Nos. 2 to 5, inclusive, and 18 to 21, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Amendment No. 3 is a physical alternative to No. 2. Amendment No. 5 is a physical alternative to No. 4. Amendment No. 19 is a physical alternative to No. 18. Amendment No. 21 is a physical alternative to No. 20. Is that agreed? Agreed.

I welcome the retirement group from Bord Gáis, who are guests of Senator Carrigy. I thank them for being here.

Before I call on Senator Wilson, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery Michael Flatley and Niamh. Michael is famous for 30 years ago being one of the duo in the famous "Riverdance" but also the feet of flames in "Lord of the Dance". We are most honoured to have them here today, especially on the 30th anniversary of Riverdance but also due to the fact that he is a great friend of my father's. All politics is local. We hope he comes back to Kenmare soon. I thank them for being here today.

When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

When is it proposed to sit again?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

I remind Senators that there is an appeal in this case, so we have to be very careful in the context of anything we say.

I join the Senator in commending the bravery of those who came forward on that most horrific issue that has plagued us. It is not just today; we have unfortunately been debating it for many years and decades. Change is coming but very slowly. More change must come for the sake of our society. I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery, from Mississippi, Jay Hopson, Michelle, Virginia and Hannah. Jay has a less famous brother who is a Senator from Vicksburg, Mississippi. Jay was the coach at Marshall University…

I am glad to hear it.

I welcome Senator Fitzpatrick's guest, Gavin Radford from Linenhall Street in the Dublin markets, to the Visitors Gallery. He is most welcome. I thank Senator Fitzpatrick for bringing him to the House for the Order of Business.

Senator Seery Kearney, without interruption.

I welcome former Senator Fidelma Healy Eames and the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, both of whom have joined us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. I am conscious that we have seven minutes remaining in the debate and the Minister wants to thank Members for their participation. I understand there will be a vote at 4 p.m. The Minister may make his closing remarks either before or after the vote. There will be fewer Members present after the vote but it is up to him. We will resume at 4.30 p.m to commence t…