Government came under fire in the Senate yesterday for what Opposition Senator Marc Daniels said was slow progress on promised legislation.But Government Senate Leader Michael Fahy defended the Government saying it had faced a tight timeline since taking office in December.Senator Daniels kicked off the criticism during the motion to adjourn by describing Premier Craig Cannonier’s recent address to the country as “not inspiring” and faulting him for attacking Progressive Labour Party leader Marc Bean’s response to the speech as divisive.But he urged Government to take seriously advice from the Opposition.“What we heard in the Opposition Leader’s address were initiatives that can be acted upon,” Sen Daniels said.He added: “There were certain visions that were said in terms of free-trade zones and seabed mining and offshore fishing and online gaming — matters that have the potential of becoming significant industries for Bermuda going forward.”Government had been slow in delivering on its mandate such as a Tourism Authority which was promised within six months of coming into office and a referendum on gaming, Sen Daniels continued.“There are some things that we do have to reflect on in terms of leadership and the direction we’re taking and ultimately trying to improve on what we have and looking to do more.“Because right now, the status quo and the mindset of just focusing on IB and trying to bring back what was does not seem like it will be sufficient. The Government will do well to entertain not just the ideas put forward by the Opposition Leader, but also to dig deep among their team and start coming up with some creative solutions as to how we can try and encourage people in this country and external partners to develop this country.”Sen Fahy told the Senate that the legislature will be “very busy” when it returns from the summer break in September. His Ministry will be bringing proposals for reform of the legislation governing the municipalities, proposals for work permit violation penalties, and the Tourism Authority legislation.“Ideally, it would have been great if we could have had it sooner. But sometimes we can’t get the things done. But it will be done as pledged in the Throne Speech. I accept we said six months, but the mistake is doing that extra planning.”