I raise the proposal from the Government, through the Leader, contained in the Order of Business. We work in a parliamentary democracy and have plenty of time to do our business. We were off last week.

We started the other day at 2.30 p.m. We have got to smarten up here - all of us, including those in the Opposition - in regard to how we use our time productively and creatively in a family-friendly Parliament. I have spoken to a number of people who cannot get home to their own families who live in the greater Dublin area. I also refer to facilitating people who live further afield and who have arrangements in place. We have got to work with everyone. We have got to make it a more family-friendly Parliament. Family comes in many guises and each and every one of us have commitments back in our homes to support people who support us. That is an important point to make. The Government's prerogative is that. It has the majority in the House and therefore, it is likely it is going to happen but it is not a nice thing to have on its record, particularly when we have so much time. All I can say is that I want to express my disappointment and frustration but that is the story. Ultimately, the Government side will decide on it. We will have the opportunity to highlight that in the media and outside of this House because that is incumbent on the Opposition. I will leave it at that.

There is a notice on the Order of Business as well to say: "On conclusion of the business of the House, it shall adjourn until 2.30 p.m." It was my intention here today to make a proposal that we would not adjourn until 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday of next week but that we would resume at 1.30 p.m. in line with a better and more efficient Parliament and one that facilitates the needs of all of us too. I have now been advised that this is not the appropriate place to table it. I take advice and I do heed other people's advice. I want to put the House on notice that it is my intention to propose this at 4 p.m., for those who will have the time or make the time to be here at 4 p.m. If we agree to the Order of Business today, that is what we will be agreeing to - that this business goes on until 4 p.m. I will table a formal proposal and put it to the House, when the Leader or Acting Leader is asked when we will meet again. I will propose 1.30 p.m. and not 2.30 p.m. We have got to send a clear message to the public outside, who are paying us - this is their Parliament and House - that we are available, willing and ready to work for the people.