I give notice to the Leader that I intend to propose an amendment to the Order of Business to have the Taoiseach come to the House, particularly if he cannot provide some positive news on the date and time of such a visit.

Since this new Seanad began meeting, we have been listening to references to new politics. We have also heard them in the Dáil. In every debate people refer to new politics. As yet, however, no one has been able to provide a definition of new politics or explain the theory of the language that underlies it. I am reminded of the use of terms such as "going forward" in the past. Everything was going forward but nothing was ever delivered. The latter is something we remember from the period when Brian Cowen was Taoiseach. The language to which I refer is now being used all the time. In the light of new politics, we are not going to have a vote on the eighth amendment.

In the light of new politics, we will adjourn for one year a decision on the school admissions Bill. In the light of new politics, we will delay bringing forward legislation on workers' rights. The phrase "new politics" is starting to become a dirty one because very little delivery is discernible and everything is kicked down the road. There is an onus on the Taoiseach to come into the House to explain exactly what he means by "new politics" or whether it is simply a gesture, with no theory or clear understanding as to exactly what he means by the term. I worry it is language without a plan. We heard the same thing in respect of the summer school, when he spoke about a referendum on unification, where it was words with no plan. Everybody is in favour of unification, but a plan must be put in place. Everybody is in favour of new politics, but one must understand what it is, what the theory is and how pragmatically new politics can be delivered in this House. Almost a month has passed since I requested that the Taoiseach come into the House. Unless the Leader has positive news in this regard, I intend to table an amendment to amend the Order of Business calling for the Taoiseach to come to the House today.

Does the Senator intend to propose the amendment? He must propose it now as he cannot decide to do so subsequent to the Leader's answer.

I propose the amendment now that the Taoiseach be called to the House.

For what purpose?

For the purpose of having him explain and define what he means by the term "new politics" in the context of the programme for Government.

It has been proposed.