I welcome the opportunity to speak on this matter once again. I am not sure how many more times we can ask the Government to act. We have heard the deep concern and we have heard it deplore this but we have not seen it take any action. In the thorough speech of avoidance given by the Tánaiste today, it is crystal clear he takes pride in our leading by example at the UN but we fail to lead in Europe. We are waiting all the time for action from a Europe where Ursula von der Leyen, as already quoted, has said that the…

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: Deputy Brian Stanley - to discuss primary school places in Portlaoise. Deputy Michael Moynihan - to discuss the future of the SouthDoc service in Kanturk, County Cork. Deputies Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Thomas Gould - to discuss the situation facing tenants of Cork City Council on Noonan's Road. Deputy David Stanton - to discuss the need to support older tena…

The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 and has made amendments thereto.

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit. Tá a fhios agam nach bhfuil an tAire Stáit sa Roinn Sláinte in ann a bheith anseo inniu. Is mór an trua é sin ach tuigim go bhfuil cruinniú aici. Tá orm an t-ábhar seo a ardú arís agus arís. Bhreathnaigh mé siar ar cé chomh minic is atá sé ardaithe agam agus cuireann sé alltacht orm i ndáiríre go bhfuil mé fós ag caint faoi Áras Mhic Dara i gcroílár na Gaeltachta, ionad lae atá dúnta anois ó am Covid. Tá na cúiseanna taobh thiar den áit a bheith dúnta ag athrú an t-am uilig - ea…

I am always fair or attempt to be. I realise the Minister of State is in a difficult position. However, he will understand the frustration I have outlined on behalf of the people. A day centre is closed and the reasons for that are constantly changing. We were told the place was not suitable. I welcome that there is now a commitment to open it in the nursing home. That is new. The position has been changing all the time. We have now been told that information was broadcast. That did not happen. The HSE opened the c…

I am raising a specific Government policy, namely, the policy relating to protecting our waters within the six-nautical-mile zone for small fishermen and marine biodiversity. A fantastic policy was introduced in 2018. It was to become operational in 2019. Four years later, there is no sign of it. I know the whole history and the court cases involved. I have read the details relating to them. Four months after the final judgement, where is the policy? When will it become operational?

The policy outcome.

I know.

When?

I dtús báire, there is a request from the Minister to make corrections of a typological nature to the Bill.

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad amendments Nos. 1, 6, 18 and 32 are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad amendments Nos. 2 and 37 are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad amendments Nos. 3, 21 and 22 are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad amendments Nos. 4, 7, 11, 12, 14, 19, 24 to 28 inclusive, 30, 31, 35, 36, 38 and 40, are related and will be discussed together.

Seanad amendments Nos. 5 and 33 are related and will be discussed together.

Seanad amendments Nos. 8 to 10 inclusive, 13, and 15 to 17 inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Does this relate to the amendments, Deputy?

It took me a little while, so that was my indulgence.

Seanad amendments Nos. 34 and 39 are related and may be discussed together.