I thank the Ceann Comhairle for circulating to Members the modifications and amendments to Standing Orders in book form. We all hope they will help to make the House more effective and, most importantly, relevant to the lives of real people.

I acknowledge and thank the Ceann Comhairle for establishing the principle of allowing speaking slots for Deputies belonging to the group of "others".

We have not done so. That is a matter for the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. This is a special occasion.

The Ceann Comhairle's strong endorsement of the proposal will be of great assistance.

I very much appreciate the Ceann Comhairle's support in the matter and hope he will also soon support further amendments to Deputies from the "others" group to contribute to Priority Questions, Leaders' Questions and Private Members' business.

That is a separate matter.

I hope the Ceann Comhairle will give positive consideration to our request.

The second issue I wish to raise-----

We are dealing with promised legislation.