The Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2014 was introduced yesterday and signed by Senators Henry, Cummins and Burke. What inspired them to introduce it? I speak with a certain vested interest. The Bill is meant to amend the Licensing Acts 1833 to 2008.

A copy of the Bill is available and this matter was dealt with yesterday.

I am sorry, but I want to ask the Deputy Leader a question. This Bill will allow drinking on Good Friday. By tradition in Ireland, Good Friday is a special day in the Christian calendar. I speak with a certain vested interest. I am appalled and shocked that a party-----

That is a point that the Senator can make when the Bill is being ordered and debated in the House.

I want to know when.

It is a relevant question and it should be answered.

It is not relevant.

It is. I want to know when the Bill will be-----

Senator Leyden is pre-empting the debate on the Bill. It is on the Order Paper.

Is it on the Order Paper?

I understand that it is.

It was published and it was circulated this morning. On the Order of Business,-----

When the debate is being held, the Senator can make those points.

-----when is it proposed to take the Bill in the House? Is it a Government Bill or a Private Members' one by Government Senators? Given the current debate on the consumption of alcohol, I am horrified. Government Senators should be more concerned about the fact that there is no proper control of the pricing or distribution of alcohol in supermarkets. The two days of the year when pubs are closed are Good Friday and Christmas Day. The former is a special day in the life of Ireland. It is the day that the crucifixion took place and it should be recognised and remembered. It should not be a day for celebrating or spending time in a pub.

The Senator's time is up.

For publicans and their families,-----

These are points that the Senator can make during the debate.

-----surely it is only right that they have a day to rest, reflect, enjoy their time together and attend a service in recognition of the foundation of the Christian church.

The Senator's time is up.

My time is not up yet.

Yes it is. The Senator does not decide that. I call Senator Jim D'Arcy.

I am still in the Seanad and my time is not up.

I would like some explanation from them. I am surprised Senator Colm Burke's name is on the list.

That is a matter for Senator Burke.