I was delighted to note that the House had handled matters in my absence yesterday with such care and dignity, on which I compliment all Members.

It is good to know that.

It is very reassuring.

I note also that their considered proposals will receive due consideration within the constitutional parameters as we proceed. Senator Darragh O'Brien and the Leader led the House well yesterday according to what I read this morning.

We are not discussing yesterday's business. We are on the Order of Business.

I appreciate that.

Senator Maurice Cummins did a good job.

I was detained elsewhere on other important parliamentary business.

It is important to know that. Senator Diarmuid Wilson is still our Whip.

Point taken. I was also glad to note that this matter was going to receive the proper consideration at Government level because the Taoiseach stated in this House yesterday that he would consult all the Leaders of this and the other House-----

We were actually here yesterday.

----- both on Dáil reform and Seanad reform and the processes and procedures of this House. I, too, join in the congratulations and compliments paid to the Leader yesterday in that regard. This House has done well so far, but I will not go into the details because Senators heard the points made yesterday.

I cannot let this opportunity pass without mentioning that we are on the threshold -----