We have not reached No. 1 yet.

I want to explain something. I ask Senators to take the time to read it. I am grateful to Senators Feargal Quinn and Mary Ann O'Brien for seconding it.

That amendment is to item No. 1. We have not got to it yet.

With respect, my issue is that while I would like to be able to move the amendment, I am the eighth speaker for Fine Gael.

That has nothing to do with the Order of Business.

I am making a request.

When we get to No. 1 the Senator can move it, or talk to her Whip to get in ahead.

I may be the 24th speaker.

That is not a matter for me or the Order of Business. Does the Senator have a question for the Leader?

My question is that I would like to move the amendment earlier in the debate for the sake of the thinking process.

That is a matter for when and if we get to the item. The House may not agree to get to the item.

The effect of supporting the reasoned amendment will be to give the country and the House more time for reflection.

Does the Senator have a question for the Leader?

It would be nice if the Cathaoirleach allowed me to finish a sentence.

The Senator is talking about No. 1 which we have not yet reached.

I am trying to frame a sentence.

Does the Senator have a question for the Leader?

My question for the Leader is whether it would be possible for me to move the amendment earlier in the debate to put my thinking on the issue onto the record earlier.

That is a matter for the Fine Gael group of Senators.

That is my point. I have made my request. I would appreciate it.

On a point of order, it might assist to point out that it is not a Fine Gael motion. It is seconded by Senators Quinn and Mary Ann O'Brien. Could it be moved when No. 1 is taken? Could the amendment be moved by way of an amendment to the Order of Business?

We will deal with it when we get to it.

Will that be today?

It will be whenever the Order of Business is agreed to.

Can it be moved when No. 1 is moved? I am just looking for clarification.

It is up to the Senator to move the amendment when she is called to speak.

Will that be as speaker No. 24?

It is a matter for the Senator's own party to arrange to let her in.

That is ridiculous and unfair, and reflects a lack of balance.

That may be, but it is not a matter for the Order of Business.

You are the Cathaoirleach. I am looking for you to be fair and impartial.

It has nothing to do with that.