Companies Bill preparation
Senator Coghlan discusses the forthcoming Companies Bill and encourages Senators to use the Library and Research Service rather than expect briefing material to be supplied.
I join colleagues in extending sympathy to our colleague, Senator Eamonn Coghlan, on the death of his mother, Kathleen. I wish Senator Jimmy Harte all the very best and hope he is making good progress. We look forward to further news in early course, please God. We certainly welcome back Ms Jody Blake, which is very good news.
I look forward to the Leader's response to Senator Fidelma Healy Eames's requested amendment. The major Companies Bill is on the way and will take a long while, but we cannot expect to be spoon-fed collectively. The Library and Research Service is excellent if anyone wants assistance or guidance. One would not expect me to agree with anything Senator Fidelma Healy Eames proposes. I certainly do not, but I look forward to the Leader's response.