The Order of Business is No. 1, Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business.

I wish the Cathaoirleach a good afternoon.

Will this be a better Opposition?

My party will not oppose the Order of Business today because it is important to pass the Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill as quickly as possible. This is because one never knows what will happen in the near future.

Pull the other one.

Consequently, the new constituencies are needed and I will not delay them today or ask for an amendment to the Order of Business in those circumstances.

Tip O'Neill once observed that all politics are local and in these circumstances-----

The Senator took him at his word.