Sorry, I was not aware of that. When was that decision made?

Sorry, but I think this exchange makes my point. I want to signal to the House that it was the Government's decision earlier today. I mean we received notice last night but the Government had proposed to wrap up this legislation. That is not good enough and I appeal to the Leader not to wrap up business. The Leader and other Senators spent time here yesterday advocating for this Bill regarding an issue of grave concern to our city and county councillors, and it is constantly changing. I am glad that common sense ha…

There are merits in not submitting amendments.

There might be another Wednesday in it yet.

The Cathaoirleach was always afraid to say it but he is saying it now.

One voice.

I have not spoken on any aspect of this Bill here today. I thank the Minister for confirming to the House that she is willing, able and wishes to continue with this Bill today. She is available and is giving us the time, which is an enormous commitment. I want to acknowledge that. I came into this House this morning for the Order of the Business, which proposed that this Bill would be guillotined at 6 o’clock by the Leader. It changed subsequently. No notice was given. Members who are now in this Chamber and who ar…

That is their call. Fair enough, and I will not argue with them. Yet, call it out for what it is. We are democrats and parliamentarians-----

-----and we want to conduct our business. I am not ceding to any point of order.

I am responding to the Minister.

Please allow me to speak.

I am responding to the Minister.

That is okay, and I will finish on this point. Call it out for what it is.

I went down to the Library and Research Service. There are 554 pages of pre-legislative scrutiny of this Bill. This Bill has been exhaustive. Everyone has had an opportunity to speak on it. Many Members who are present were members of that joint committee. Let us call it out for what it is. For those who are listening in, some people might not like the quality, or the outcome of some of the amendments, but never be afraid to come and make a distinct, concise case, and vote for or against it. That is the reality of …

As my colleague on the right-hand side of the House has said, this Bill has been approved by the Government. It is a tripartite Government.

You have your snouts in the nuts and you can either put up or shut up.

I thank the Cathaoirleach for facilitating my intervention.

Hear, hear.

We have an Order of Business and opportunities tomorrow morning.

We will have the Order of Business tomorrow. That is when the Seanad-----