Why could it not take place on a non-sitting day?

I did not interrupt the Senator. It was discussed by the Senator's representatives, as well as by mine and other parties, at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges-----

On a point of order-----

-----and the decision was unanimous.

I have no objection to the Chamber being used but why is this happening on a sitting day? That is the key point.

In fairness, on this issue, everybody was written to over two weeks ago and there was only one phone call raising any objection.

I thank the Leas-Cathaoirleach for that. He has made the point that I wanted to make.

I am actually mesmerised by this to be honest; I want to be impartial on this matter that has been raised widely this morning.

It is a distraction.

Stay impartial if you can.

That is a cheap shot. The Senator may well wear that smile because it is-----

It was not a matter of objection but a matter of informing us. It was a matter of telling us, not asking us. There is a difference.

The Senator should communicate with his own Members and he will be all right. The Leas-Cathaoirleach has made the point and I will not labour it further.