I am putting the question on amendments Nos. 1 and 2. The question is: "That the words proposed to be deleted stand."

I am not clear on the procedure.

I am asking for a quorum.

I have already put the question. Deputies cannot call for a quorum when the Chair has put the question. The position is that amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are being taken together as both amendments propose to delete the same words.

Where are the soldiers now?

I move amendment No. 3:

After "predecessors" to add the following:

"and confirms that a defence pact with the United Kingdom has not been mentioned in the current discussions with the UK Government and that it is not part of the joint studies now under way".

(Cavan-Monaghan): A shameful episode has been brought to a conclusion. The Government should be ashamed of themselves. I hope it has not damaged the structure or the institutions of the House.