Yesterday, the Tánaiste stated that she would insert an amendment in the Social Welfare Bill next week. Will she announce that and the reasons for tabling the amendment here?

It is the practice to announce any likely Report Stage amendment on Committee Stage as a courtesy to the House. That is basically what I did yesterday. I will bring any matter that requires to be dealt with to the House on Report Stage.

While I understand the point made by the Tánaiste, can she provide the background as to why she is introducing this amendment before the House this afternoon?

Deputy, it is not really on the Order of Business.

But it is an amendment to a Bill.

It is an amendment that is being worked on by the lawyers and by the Attorney General's office. I set out in yesterday's note what it is about.

Can the Tánaiste repeat that?

The Deputy heard me read the detailed note. It pertains to pension schemes where there has been a double insolvency. I read that out to the committee yesterday but it is being worked on at present by the Attorney General's office and the drafters.

I understand there will be a debate on the issue in the House.

Yes.

There will be a debate on the motion.

Yes.

Deputy, there will be a debate on the motion.