Senator Sir J. Keane is not here and I have not heard from him.

In connection with this motion it seems to me that we adopted that motion before, and that time was to be found for a discussion of the subject when the Minister for Finance could be present. To the best of my recollection, a debate took place on the last occasion when the Minister was absent through illness. I think, if possible, the consent of Senator Sir J. Keane should be obtained, for a discussion 1 early in the new year, by arrangement with the Minister for Finance.