Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed)
Dr. Henry: I support Senator Quinn's proposal. One supposedly distinctive feature of the Seanad is that it is the more reflective Chamber. The Bill is not extremely urgent. We have had a tremendous debate and I suggest that the Leader propose that the scheduling of Report Stage be carefully considered in the morning.
Dr. Henry: The Minister of State could not possibly discuss the various important points raised in this debate overnight or early tomorrow morning. I suggest that the Leader consider holding a debate on Iraq during the time allocated to the Bill tomorrow morning. We have a considerable amount of other business to which we could attend.
Mr. Moylan: We attach considerable importance to getting the Bill through the Seanad and into the Dáil. For this reason, I propose that the Remaining Stages be included, as listed, on tomorrow's Order Paper. The matter can then be discussed in the morning. It is a matter for the Leader to so decide.
An Leas-Chathaoirleach: Is that agreed?
Dr. Henry: No.
Dr. Henry: Senator Quinn's points are relevant. This is an important Bill and I cannot see why there should be such a rush. The Minister and his team will only have a few hours tomorrow morning to consider all that has been said today.
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