The Senator had his opportunity. Will he now, please, stay quiet?

Senator Jennifer Murnane O'Connor has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 11, non-Government motion No. 6, be taken today." What did the Leader say about this amendment?

I am happy to accept it.

Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed.

Senator Gerard P. Craughwell has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 11, non-Government motion No. 2, be taken before No. 1." Is the amendment agreed to?

I am agreeable to it.

The love that dare not speak its name has agreed to pursue-----

The Leader is accepting the amendment.

That is great.

I want to clarify the position. Is it agreed that No. 11, non-Government motion No. 2, be taken before No. 1?

I am happy for us to work collectively in the spirit of the two motions. It was my understanding that we had agreed to a roadmap.

Is the amendment agreed to?

I will offer clarity. I withdraw my amendment on the understanding the committee which has been called for by my colleagues will be set up and that the first issue on its agenda will be the establishment of a timeline. I will not engage in a talking shop.

That will be a matter for the committee.

Absolutely.

Is the Leader happy with the withdrawal of the amendment?

Agreed.

When will the motion be taken?

On Tuesday.

The Leader has just agreed to take it today. Is it to be taken after the next item?

Yes. For the information of the House, we are agreeing to the amendment to the Order of Business on the basis that we can pursue the motion at a later time. It will not be taken today.

It has to be taken today. The Leader said it would be taken at the conclusion of No. 1.

Yes.