The Deputy will have to take that up directly with the Minister.

Deputy Durkan, I am really loath to interrupt you when you are in full flow and talking about a subject that is dear to the hearts of all of us here, but I am afraid we must ask you now to propose the adjournment of the debate. You will have a few minutes left to conclude when next we return to this vitally important issue.

I thank the Deputies for raising this important matter and the Minister of State for coming to the House to respond to it.

I thank the Deputies for raising these really human dilemmas.

I thank Deputy Cairns very much. I express the private hope that the next permanent occupant of this seat will be a woman, please God.

I thank the Deputy for those inspiring words. Our next contributor is Deputy Martin Browne.

In her very important contribution Deputy Bríd Smith made reference to our recognising the role of women on International Women's Day and then ignoring it for the rest of the year. I feel I should say that if Deputy Smith or any other Member has a view as to how we could more effectively represent the concerns of more than 50% of our electorate and of our population here, I certainly would be very glad to hear from them.

I thank Deputy Verona Murphy for those words of wisdom.

I thank Deputy O'Donoghue. Last but by no means least is Deputy Catherine Connolly.

The Deputy did not do too badly herself at the last interview.

It is superb that the House has responded positively to the request from the Oireachtas women's caucus to have this debate to mark International Women's Day and to acknowledge the fact that we have our second Oireachtas women's caucus, it having been initially established with the driving force of the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin. I commend those who have participated in the debate. It has been interesting, challenging and, at times, profound. As the Leas-Cheann Comhairle said and as Deputy Bríd Smith challeng…

I am afraid not.

The Minister will have to get his team to brief him better. We would love to listen to him but I am afraid we cannot.

Insofar as a vote has been called, it is deferred until the next weekly division time can occur.

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta.

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Taoiseach.

Tá an t-am caite.

Le linn na géarchéime, tá sé aontaithe go nglacfaimid le tuarascáil an Choiste Gnó mar a léitear é. Ag éirí as sin, tá dhá mholadh ag teacht os ár gcomhair. Ar dtús, an bhfuil clár oibre an lae inniu aontaithe? Is Wednesday's business agreed to?

We cannot have a debate on the issue now.

You have made your point Deputy. We cannot have a lengthy debate on the matter.