Senator Darragh O'Brien made the case in respect of the motion on Aer Lingus, but the issue has been debated at length at the committee. Therefore, I do not propose to amend the Order of Business.

The report on paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland was referred to by a number of Senators, including Senator Ivana Bacik. I hope that when we receive full details of it and the report of the Garda Commissioner, we can have a debate on this important issue.

Senator Ivana Bacik, among others, reminded us of the families of the bereaved in Carrickmines. I am sure our hearts go out to all of the families involved.

Senators Ivana Bacik and Sean D. Barrett welcomed the appointment of Professor Philip Lane as Governor of the Central Bank. Senator Sean D. Barrett also congratulated the new Prime Minister of Canada. I noted his points about transport issues and Aer Lingus, in particular.

Senator Hildegarde Naughton raised the issue of burglaries in Knocknacarra, County Galway. The Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015 is before the Lower House and will be brought before this House soon. I understand the bail Bill is also before the other House and that we will deal with it within a few weeks. There will be ample time and opportunity for Members to make a contribution on these two Bills. With Senator Terry Brennan, the Senator welcomed the announcement of the provision by the end of the year of an additional 260 high powered vehicles for the Garda and the allocation of €5.3 million by the Minister for Justice and Equality for their purchase.

Senators Paschal Mooney and Eamonn Coghlan, among others, referred to the resignation of Mr. Billy Walsh. There is no doubt that he has been an excellent ambassador not alone for his sport but for also the country since he took over. If memory serves me correctly, his predecessor, Mr. Gary Keegan, was also forced out of the high performance post. Therefore, questions need to be asked of, and answered by, the IABA. I am sure its funding will be considered in the context of its governance. It is a sad day when a person who has given so much of himself to the sport is forced out in such a way. I wish him well in his new position, if he takes it up, but I am sure he has no option but to do so at this time.

Senator Aideen Hayden referred to the report on Irish people's loss of personal wealth in the past few years in comparison to people in other countries. In this context, she called for a debate on housing and the acquisition of assets.

We will try to arrange such a debate with the Minister for Finance. The Senator also called for a debate on youth policy and education grants. As we have not had a debate on that issue since the introduction of the youth guarantee, I will endeavour to hold one.

I note Senator David Norris's points about the eighth amendment. I suggest to him that Irish people hate to be dictated to by any source on any issue, certainly on this one.

Senator Jim D'Arcy spoke about the death of Garda Tony Golden who was a close neighbour of his. When I was in Dundalk last week, I offered my sympathy in the Garda station, in particular. I am delighted that an extra 27 gardaí have been put in place by the Garda Commissioner. As Senator Jim D'Arcy said, only last year the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly called for a task force to be put in place in Border areas. I hope that will now take place on the Irish and British sides. There is a need to deal with criminality, including diesel laundering, smuggling, beatings and so on. I know that Senator James Heffernan has referred to Paul Quinn's murder, which was a barbaric act. People ask who sanctioned his murder and the beatings. There is a mafia-style code of omerta in that part of the country and undoubtedly fear within the community. We will certainly debate the report of the Secretary of State, Mrs. Theresa Villiers, MP. One point that stands out is that the army council oversees both the Provisional IRA and Sinn Féin as part of an over-reaching strategy. As that is one of the things many people have been stating all along, there is a need for clarification and a debate on the issue.

Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh called for a debate on the issue of domestic violence. We will certainly try to arrange such a debate.

A number of Members welcomed the Taoiseach's stance on the ratification of the Istanbul Convention by the Government in early course.

Senator Terry Leyden called for a review of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board and also for a debate on fraud in the insurance sector. I share his concerns on that matter and will try to arrange such a debate with the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richarde Bruton.

Senator Colm Burke raised the issue of drink driving offences and the low number of convictions recorded in many parts of the country. If so many people are avoiding conviction, there is a clear need for more watertight legislation to be put in place. I believe the Minister is considering this in early course and hope we will have legislation before Christmas, if possible, to close the loopholes. People are appalled at the low percentage of convictions in such cases.

Senator Feargal Quinn spoke about greenways and cycleways and the need to increase tourism opportunities. We are succeeding in that regard, but there is a need for further improvement.

The Senator raised an issue he has raised every year, the question of moving to Central European Time. As he states, it would have to be done in conjunction with our neighbours in the United Kingdom because otherwise, it could not be done. The justice committee and Members of the British Parliament are favourably disposed to the idea, but if the change is to be introduced, we must jump together. I certainly share the Senator's sentiments in this regard, as I have for many years.

Senator Terry Brennan welcomed the provision of 260 new high-powered Garda vehicles, in addition to the 370 already put in place this year. He also welcomed the 600 extra gardaí who will be trained in Templemore.

Senator Rónán Mullen questioned Amnesty International's stance on abortion. He also called for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to come to the House for a debate on the beef genomics scheme. The Minister has attended the Chamber to discuss that matter. As I recall, it was raised in the Commencement debate and may also have been debated on other occasions. It has certainly been debated comprehensively at the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine. There is no point in having repetition in various areas.

Senator Michael Mullins welcomed the 600 Garda recruits and emphasised the need for new technology to combat burglaries and all forms of criminality. He also mentioned the need for electronic tagging. It is easy to say there should be such a facility, but its success is dependent on a number of factors which will be examined by the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality in early course. The Senator also highlighted the need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to lead a campaign for the global abolition of the death penalty and to highlight human rights issues.

Senator James Heffernan spoke about the death of Paul Quinn, an issue to which I have referred.

To clarify for Senator Gerard P. Craughwell, as I mentioned in announcing the Order of Business, the Marriage Bill 2015 will be taken at 5 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes. The Senator may certainly take up the other matters he raised with the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. When I hear him talk about the disagreements between the Independent groups and who should or should not be affiliated, I wonder how stable a government would be if it were made up of Independent Members.

As the Leader knows, there should be no groups in this House. We should all be members of vocational panels, not groups.

Senator Darragh O'Brien has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 1 be taken with debate." Is the amendment being pressed?

It certainly is. I am gravely disappointed that the Leader has not consented to having a debate on this matter, particularly in view of his indication last week that we would have such a debate. Therefore, I am pressing the proposal.