Senator Mooney referred to motions before the House. It is the intent of the Government to accept the decision of the Committee of Selection and give further representation to Seanad Éireann-----

This is a joke.

The usual arrogance.

I do not intend to accept the relevant amendments to the Order of Business.

No debate is allowed.

Democracy is thrown out the window.

This decision will come back to haunt the Government.

The Leader, without interruption, please.

Senator Bacik called for a debate on the situation in Iraq and the EU's response to it. I will endeavour to bring the Tánaiste to the House to discuss that matter.

Senator Barrett referred to the Apple case. The Government is committed to defending and retaining our corporation tax rate at 12.5%.

Senator Michael D'Arcy referred to certain budgetary matters. I will try to bring the relevant Ministers to the House to discuss these matters, particularly those relating to the health services. As Senators know, the Government is responsible under the Constitution to Dáil Éireann, but we certainly will try to arrange those debates.

Senator O'Keeffe saluted the women who attended the dignified and humbling protest which took place yesterday evening outside Leinster House and called for a further debate on mother and baby homes. I thank the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Charles Flanagan, for his statement to the House yesterday regarding the forthcoming inquiry. He gave 45 minutes to the Seanad, which is exactly what he gave to the Dáil, and indicated his willingness to return at a later stage to discuss the issue further with Senators.

Senator Hayden called for a debate on executive pay in the Health Service Executive, which I will try to accommodate.

Senator Healy Eames proposed that No. 13 be taken before No. 1. I am agreeable to that amendment to the Order of Business.

I thank the Leader.

Senator Keane referred to amendments to Standing Orders. Any such amendments will be considered by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

Senator Crown raised issues in regard to dermatology and skin cancer services. I understand a recruitment process is under way in respect of the consultant position to which he referred. On the issue regarding St. Vincent's Hospital, I suggested when he raised it yesterday that he table it for debate on the Adjournment, which would ensure a comprehensive response. I urge him again to do so.

Senators Ó Clochartaigh, MacSharry, Colm Burke and Mullins referred to the resignation of the chairman of the north-north west hospitals group. I have suggested to Senator Ó Clochartaigh that he put forward this matter for debate on the Adjournment. We have already discussed the issue with the Minister in the Chamber, but an Adjournment debate would allow Members to get answers to any further questions they have.

Senator Jim D'Arcy referred to the recently published report on higher education, which contained very positive findings. I am sure the Minister for Education and Skills will be willing to debate that report in the House.

Finally, Senator Mullins referred to issues relating to the fishing industry. We are overdue a debate on this matter, as Senator O'Donovan has pointed out on many occasions. I will renew my representations to have the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine come to the House for that purpose.

Senator Paschal Mooney has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 1 be taken with debate." Is the amendment being pressed?

Yes.

In the interests of democracy and under Standing Order 62(3)(b) I request that the division be taken again other than by electronic means.

Senator Healy Eames has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 13 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated that he will accept the amendment. Is that agreed? Agreed.

In the interests of democracy and under Standing Order 62(3)(b) I request that the division be taken again other than by electronic means.