I would like to point out that I was not questioning and do not question anybody's independence of thought. I am also not questioning the order and form generally outside of the bobbing up and down and the repetition. I am questioning the Order of Business and its form and regulation. I am requesting that those who-----

I understand the Senator has already written to the CPP about that. It will be dealt with.

I know, but I just want to make myself clear. I took the Leas-Chathaoirleach's advice and wrote to the CPP about it. I feel that those who are not part of a group should be afforded the same time as others, on a first come, first served basis, rather than always being at the bottom of the queue.

It will be dealt with by the CPP.

I am not part of a group. I do not suggest a Senator in a group is not independent of thought, cognition or feeling, but if one is not in a group, one has to go to the bottom of a queue on the Order of Business.

The Senator will notice that I took her because there was no one here from the Civil Engagement group.

Big mistake. The Leas-Chathaoirleach should have taken me.

Neither Senator Norris nor Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell has ever had to wait at the bottom of the queue when I have been in the Chair.

I know that and I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach.

I am sure that goes for the Cathaoirleach as well.

Hear, hear.

Unlike Senator McDowell, I did not have the advantage of Jesuit training in thinking, nor did I gain the confidence the Jesuits have instilled in many people throughout Ireland. I am a Loreto girl and I understand a lack of balance.

The Senator is well over time.

I have experienced this as a woman and I would never question the independence of the Independent group. I am just questioning the format.

I ask the Senator to wind up as she is well over time.

I remind the Leader to call on the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Ring, to come into the House to give us an update on the German and New Zealand banking models for our post office system. There has been a report and it is a very important issue. I say to all Independents, "May you well sail in your ship".