Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Absolutely. I want to protect the Members who make contributions in the Chamber. To be fair, we actually had a very good debate on the matter last week. I ask Members to reflect on what the Minister, Deputy Coveney, said and to then come to me. We might have another debate about it then.

I discussed the matter Senator Craughwell raised, but we should have that debate.

Senator Wilson spoke about the growth of rural Ireland. I believe he is right. There is a need to have a debate about the growth of rural Ireland. I know that the Minister, Deputy Coveney, might take the approach of a second national spacial strategy along with the Minister, Deputy Humphreys. It is one we need to consider. One particular area in which Senator Wilson is right is in the context of the local election boundaries, which positively discriminate against rural Ireland, as well as the Dáil constituency boundaries. They should be looked at because they should be about the representation of people.

I am happy to accept the amendments to the Order of Business.