There is a lot of hot air on all sides of the House. Senator O'Brien referred to the Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013. We had a comprehensive debate on Second Stage that lasted three hours. I have allocated four hours today for Committee and Remaining Stages. I understand the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, will be taking the debate. We have afforded a considerable amount of time to the Bill.

Why are the Stages not broken up?

I cannot do so. I could agree to take Committee Stage for 90 minutes and allocate two and a half hours for Report Stage but what difference would that make?

It would allow us to address more recommendations.

The Leader is replying to questions raised on the Order of Business.

I will keep to the order I have outlined and I hope the majority of the House will accept that. I might have better news for the Senator on the Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013. I think that Bill should be broken up so that we can take Second Stage separately. I will be suggesting that we take Second Stage of the Bill on Monday, with Committee and Remaining Stages on Tuesday.

That would be perfect.

That is the best I can do for the Senator. It would be welcomed by everybody if the Bill went through both Houses by Christmas. Senator Bacik noted that we will shortly be exiting the bailout and getting back our economic sovereignty. That is to be welcomed by all and the people will recognise it as a milestone.

In regard to the report on prostitution by the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, I will arrange for a debate when the report issues. We have had a number of debates on school patronage but if there is a need for further debate in the new year we will facilitate it. Senator Barrett welcomed the establishment of the data analytics centre, which was announced this morning, and outlined the benefits that will accrue from it. He also mentioned John Major's speech in Iveagh House last night to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Downing Street Declaration. I had the pleasure of attending that event and I thought his address was excellent. The event was also attended by George Mitchell and many other dignitaries.

The efforts of John Major and Albert Reynolds were highlighted. Everybody involved should be complimented on their efforts that dated, as George Mitchell stated, from the Anglo Irish Agreement and all of the way up. They were all stepping stones to the restoration of peace on the island.

I accept Senator Paul Coghlan's amendment to the Order of Business, to debate No. 15 before No. 1 in order to allow the Bill to be printed.

Senators O'Sullivan and Mulcahy mentioned the Shannon LNG project. I shall bring the matter to the attention of the relevant Minister. However, I cannot give a guarantee to Senator O'Sullivan that a sub-committee, or anything like it, will be set up immediately.

Senator Kelly and several Senators mentioned wind energy guidelines, various aspects of the technology, cost benefit analysis and so on. We have had several debates on the issue with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Rabbitte, in attendance. I suggest that the relevant Oireachtas joint committee is best placed to have a detailed debate. We can debate the issue again when the committee has produced a report, or a further report. I note the genuine concerns of many Members but we have debated the matter and changes. I suggest that the Oireachtas joint committee is the correct fora to tease out the details and then we can debate the matter in the House.

Senator Ó Clochartaigh mentioned the issue of justice for the undocumented in Ireland and referred to the matter yesterday. He also raised the issue of the Coimisinéir Teanga again today having done so on four occasions over the past two weeks. He has tabled it as an Adjournment motion for today and the Minister will be in the House to deal with the matter.

Is the Leader willing to extend an invitation to the commissioner? That was my question.

Sorry, has the Senator something else to ask?

I asked a different question today. I asked whether the Leader was willing to invite the commissioner as a distinguished guest.

The Leader please, without interruption.

I asked a different question today.

The Coimisinéir Teanga is standing down. As I said yesterday, a new commissioner should be put in place, as a matter of urgency, in order to replace the commissioner who is stepping down. I am sure that the Government will act, as a matter of urgency.

Senators O'Donovan and Ó Domhnaill mentioned fishing quotas. The Minister has said here that very difficult negotiations will take place in the next week or so. It is a bit much to request that the goalposts be changed after 40 years. It is asking a lot from a Minister when, as he said, successive governments did not act on the matter. I am sure that the Minister will, as he did last year, negotiate the best possible deal for Irish fishermen. He was complimented on last year's quota negotiations. He emphasised here that this year's negotiations will be a lot more challenging.

Senator Colm Burke sought a debate on the HSE budget and the fact that 25% goes to agencies outside of the HSE. I hope to debate the matter when we debate the HSE service plan early in the new year.

Senator Quinn mentioned that HIQA will examine best practice for defibrillators which is welcome. He also mentioned the decision by Malta to sell passports which a worrying. I am sure that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is aware of the matter but I shall bring it to the attention of the Tánaiste.

Senator O'Keeffe mentioned the report on safeguarding children. The matter was dealt with yesterday. A number of Senators have raised the matter and we will continue to debate it, as we have done so over the past 12 months.

Senator MacSharry mentioned the qualifying criteria for parliamentary allowances and the audit system. Many of the matters were raised with the Minister during the passage of legislation but I shall continue to make representations to him.

Senator Michael Mullins and other Senators referred to the meeting between the Committee of Public Accounts and the CRC. Without doubt, the revelations have done untold damage to the charity sector. There is a need to restore confidence in the sector, particularly in the many worthy charities that have been badly hit by the revelations. We should wait for the committee to compile its report. Yesterday we heard that €660,000 was paid to the Mater to maintain a pension fund that did not exist. It is mind-boggling to think that can happen. Let us wait for the committee's report. I understand the concerns about the impact the revelations have on other charities. It is important that people continue to give to the many worthy charities. Senators Bradford and Noone also mentioned the CRC.

Senator Mulcahy complimented Ryanair on its Santa project that will bring 4,000 children on flights. I shall finish on that good note.

Senator Paul Coghlan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business. Does the Leader accept his amendment?

Yes.

Senator Paul Coghlan's amendment has been seconded. Is the Order of Business, as amended, agreed to?

No.