Senator, I understand.

Please, Senator. Going forward, does any other Senator wish to speak to the amendment that has been tabled by Senator Higgins? As no other Senators have indicated, I will ask the Minister to respond.

I note, and for the benefit of observers in the Gallery, that these amendments were ruled out of order on Committee Stage. I have just been informed that the rules are clear, namely, that if defeated on Committee Stage, amendments cannot resubmitted for Report Stage.

The Minister will respond to that but, again, to be clear, we are speaking to the amendment. If it is not to do with the amendment, we cannot speak on the matter.

I thank the Senator. I appreciate that. Are there any other Senators who wish to speak to amendment No. 6? Does Senator Higgins wish to come back in?

Is Senator Higgins pressing her amendment?

Amendments Nos. 7 to 9, inclusive, are in the names of Senators Boylan, Gavan, Ó Donnghaile and Warfield. Please note that the amendments are out of order as they were previously rejected in committee of the whole Seanad. The amendments must be ruled out of order in accordance with Standing Order 159.

Amendment No. 10 is in the names of Senators Higgins and Flynn. It arises out of committee proceedings.

I ask Senator Higgins to confine her comments to the amendment, please.

Next Friday will be a special day for the Irish Cancer Society. Many fundraising events and activities will take place all over the country. For example, people can host coffee mornings where people can engage and donate. I want to highlight the importance of volunteering and the many ways to support an organisation other than just giving money. People can donate to all of the hospice and Irish Cancer Society shops located all over the country. Many organisations need drivers to bring people for treatment. This Fri…

The Minister is very welcome to the House. This debate is on a serious matter. Our humanitarian response is crucial with regard to what Ireland can give families, particularly mothers and children arriving on our doorstep. I very much welcome the one-stop shop established to provide access to the different Departments in each of the airports. This is crucial to show that Ireland means what it says and to welcome these refugees and provide them with safe passage and care and welfare when they arrive. I am a spokespe…

Is that agreed? Agreed.

I thank Senator Wall so much for his passion on the subject. I call Senator Sherlock.

I thank the Senator for those details.

I thank the Senator for those incredible statistics.

I thank the Minister of State. It is very good to hear about the gambling regulator and the social impact fund, which are great measures. I thank all Senators for sharing their experiences today and I particularly thank Senators Wall and Sherlock for bringing this Bill to the House. Gambling addiction is a terrible problem in Irish society and the strongest possible measures are needed to tackle it. It is important, in the context of families in financial distress, to mention the Money Advice and Budgeting Service,…

I thank Senator Wall. It is important to end the debate with a message of hope and to remind people that there is a lot of help out there.

When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

When is it proposed to sit again?