It certainly will be appropriate, but it is appropriate now and I will explain why. We heard pronouncements from various individuals like Senator Whelan over the last couple of weeks, who was wringing his hands and crying on public radio about how terrible this was. If he was here this morning, which he is not, I would tell Senator Whelan, and Senator Heffernan, who is not here either-----

We do not mention people who are absent from the Chamber.

-----and Senator Landy, who is not here either-----

We could start making comments about Fianna Fáil Senators who are not here either.

I would tell them that, while they could come into the Chamber yesterday and apologise, apologies will not put bread on the table for anyone. Apologies are not going to reverse the respite care grant cut.

He is taking responsibility.

Has Senator O'Brien a question for the Leader?

He is taking responsibility and I admire that.

That is magnificent. Go buy him a coffee after the Order of Business.

Have you a question for the Leader?

Yes. I am asking the Leader whether he believes the Seanad has a role in reviewing legislation and in sending legislation or aspects of legislation that are wrong back to the Dáil. I would also ask other Senators who have proclaimed that they are for Seanad reform and Seanad retention, which I am-----

Hear, hear.

They want Seanad reform. The eyes of the general public are on this House at the moment.

That is not a reason to vote-----

If the Seanad is ever going to do a service for the Irish people, it is to say "Sorry, parts of this legislation are wrong". I can understand the difficulties with child benefit and I welcome the fact the Minister yesterday announced she would be bringing forward a report. However, I cannot, and I do not think any colleague here in his or her right mind and right conscience can support cuts in the respite care grant.

The Senator is over time.

I am appealing to all Members across the House, those of all parties and those of none, to particularly ensure today, on the respite care grant, that the amendments tabled are passed and that the Bill is sent back. I would say specifically to those who talk about Seanad reform and retention of the Seanad to stand up and actually show the worth of the Seanad, because I believe the Seanad has a worth.

We have three and a half hours on the Bill today and I hope that will be sufficient. If it is not, I hope it will be extended further. I thank the Leader for extending the time yesterday but, unfortunately, there were still a couple of speakers who did not get in. We have important amendments today. It is an opportunity for Senator Whelan and others to stand up to the mark and do what they said they would do, and support the people and send back this awful piece of legislation to the Dáil.

I ask for a ruling from the Chair. I thought there was a tradition or at least some sort of practice in this House of not naming Senators who were not present in the Chamber. Once we start doing that, we could do it on both sides.

You are correct. I pointed it out to the Senator.