It is proposed to take No. 11, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of a directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the fight against fraud and a regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on Europol and repealing Decisions 2009/371/JHA and 2005/681/JHA; No. 12, Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011 - Financial Resolution; No. 19, Health (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad] - Committee and Remaining Stages; and No. 20, Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad] - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages.

It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the Dáil shall sit later than 9 p.m. tonight and shall adjourn not later than 11 p.m.; Nos. 11 and 12 shall be decided without debate; the Committee and Remaining Stages of No. 19 shall be taken today and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 10 p.m. tonight by one question which shall be put from the Chair and which shall, in relation to amendments, include only those set down or accepted by the Minister for Health; Report and Final Stages of No. 20 shall be taken tonight and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 11 p.m. by one question which shall be put from the Chair and which shall, in relation to amendments, include only those set down or accepted by the Minister for Finance; and in the event a division is in progress at the time fixed for taking Private Members’ business, which shall be No. 44, Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 - Second Stage, Standing Order 121(3) shall not apply and Private Members’ business shall, if not previously concluded, adjourn after 90 minutes and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, 17 July 2013.

There are five proposals to be put to the House. Is the proposal that the Dáil shall sit later than 9 p.m. tonight and shall adjourn not later than 11 p.m. agreed to? Agreed.

Is the proposal for dealing with Nos. 11 and 12, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of a directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the fight against fraud and a regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on Europol and repealing Decisions 2009/371/JHA and 2005/681/JHA and the Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011 - Financial Resolution agreed to? Agreed.

Is the proposal for dealing with No. 19, Health (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad] - Committee and Remaining Stages, agreed to?

It is not agreed to. I will not force a vote on this. I again want to articulate our disquiet at the frequent use of guillotines in regard to such Bills. This is an important Bill which will have a very significant impact on many patients and people who will have to attend our public hospitals in the coming months and years. It merits significant debate on Committee Stage, in particular, as well as on Remaining Stages. It will receive very limited time today.

In the context of overall Dáil reform and the democratic revolution which was promised, day by day and week by week the actual experience of Dáil business, in terms of its scheduling and organisation, is falling far short of what was promised. It reflects the frustration of the Chief Whip who, two weeks ago, described the Government's performance as deplorable in regard to the reform of the Dáil.

It was four weeks ago.

In the four weeks since things have become worse in terms of reform procedures. We see the evidence of that all the time.

No. 19 is an important Bill which will have the effect of increasing charges on public patients and the contributions paid by clients of long-term residential care. It needs full discussion. I will not press it to a vote but, as I said to the Taoiseach many times, what I have seen since I was elected to the House has not involved reform or doing business better, but has been about cutting debates short.

This is a matter of considerable importance. The Minister for Health has engaged with insurance companies about reducing their cost base. The preparation of this Bill is an important element in the consideration of the conclusion of those negotiations. The main Opposition leader sought extra time on the courts of appeal Bill last Thursday and there was only one speaker from that side. Second Stage of the Health (Amendment) Bill concluded in less than two and a half hours. It is necessary that it be passed with a commencement order to start. It is a short Bill. No other speakers were involved on Second Stage and the Minister is anxious to have the matter concluded so that, in the interests of patients, we can have the reduction in the cost base envisaged under the private health insurers.

Is the proposal for dealing with No. 20, Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad] - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages, agreed to?

I very much welcome the Bill, which is good and has been eagerly awaited by small contractors. I rest my case; it is the same point I made earlier.

I understand spokespersons met with officials after Committee Stage last week and worked on the 20 amendments which were tabled. I understand there was a great deal of discussion about that. The Bill has been around for some time. It did not come before the House because of the necessity to work on amendments. It is important, in the interests of sub-contractors and related issues arising, that this be dealt with.

Is the proposal for dealing with No. 5, Private Members' business, agreed to? Agreed.