Senator Colm Burke raised the issue of Nursing Homes Ireland. To be fair, he has been a very strong voice in this House for nursing homes. In terms of the issue of the commercial rate, as I have said previously to the possible future Minister, Senator Murnane O'Connor, it is an independent process. The issue raised by Senator Colm Burke in terms of the imminent National Treatment Purchase Fund report is one about which we should all be vigilant. It is an important issue.

I missed the point raised by Senator Gavan on the Order of Business.

My point related to supporting our colleagues in terms of the AIB motion. That is fine. Apologies.

Gabh mo leithscéal. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, is available to come to the House at approximately 6 p.m. We have had a robust debate but I want the same result as Senator Mac Lochlainn in regard to Jadotville. Rather than divide the House, I propose to revert to the Senator because I am not aware of the Minister of State's schedule for tomorrow. I have requested that he meet us and rather than divide the House-----

I thank the Leader. The Leader has accepted amendment No. 1 proposed by Senator Bacik. Will he come back to the House with a proposed schedule and details?

I will. I hope the Minister will be available at approximately 6 p.m. but I will confirm that.

Senator Bacik has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Minister for Finance on the proposed sale of AIB shares be taken today." This amendment has been accepted in principle and the Leader will revert to the House with the details. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

I thank the Leader for that. Can he clarify that the Minister will attend the House to debate the motion at approximately 6 p.m.?

I will revert to the House with the times.