The Deputy is naming institutions. On a point of order again, the continuous naming of institutions-----

-----by name or in such a way as to make them identifiable is in breach of Standing Orders.

It is not on the record.

I thank my colleague for sharing her slot. I acknowledge and congratulate the Minister and Minister of State on the tremendous work they are doing to raise awareness of the need for more apprentices, including highly qualified apprentices, in a way that has not been done before. Today's news that we have 2.5 million people at work is a major achievement that should not go astray. I was a Member of this House when we fought hard to bring the number of people employed up to 1 million. We are now heading for 3 million…

Like other speakers, I am glad to have an opportunity to say a few words on this subject. It is a very sensitive subject for the people for a number of reasons. Many people and many families have not had a holiday in up to ten years because when they were ready to go the Covid lockdowns came about and they could not go anywhere. Families have changed and there are more people involved. Babies have been born and, in some cases, babies who were born one or two years before the pandemic have never been on holiday anyw…

The next speakers are Deputies Joan Collins, McNamara and Pringle.

I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Darren O'Rourke - to discuss the need to secure the site and buildings of the former National School, Clonalvy, County Meath; (2) Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - to discuss when the national medicines agency will be established; (3) Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan - to discuss special education teaching, SET, allocated hours being reduced; (4) Deputy Gar…

The Minister of State's time is up.

The Minister of State will have a chance to speak again.

It is important that we keep to the deadline as well.

I thank the Minister of State.

The next Topical Issue matter is in the name of Deputy Pádraig O’Sullivan.

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Inflation has become an ever-increasing feature in our economy and society, especially in the construction sector. I appreciate the measures being taken by the Minister. Will his Department undertake an audit into the impact that unavailability and reliability of the provision of utilities such as water, sewage and utility connections on individual sites across the country is having on the construction sector and inflation?

I am glad to have an opportunity to speak in this important debate. It should be remembered that from the outset, it was recognised that it was necessary to work at the Good Friday Agreement. This required all of the constituent bodies to work at it to ensure that it prevailed, regardless of what obstacles came their way. Unfortunately, at different times and for different reasons, parties decided to withdraw their support. That was not a good idea and while precedents may be set and various reasons may be put forw…

There has been a change so I call on the Independent Group.

Unfortunately, we are out of time.

I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív - the urgent need for the Minister for Rural and Community Development to reduce islander fares on public service obligation, PSO, services to the islands by ferry and by air by 20% in line with what has happened to such fares on PSO rail and bus services; (2) Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn - to discuss pre-legislative scrutiny of legisl…

To what extent do County Kildare and the rest of the country continue to be attractive places for foreign direct investment? How is it working in light of the new regime on corporation profits tax?

I thank the Tánaiste for his reply. To what extent, if any, does discourse continue at international level in respect of corporation profits tax? How might that affect Ireland? Are there likely to be further changes in that area?