I thank the Deputy.

No, Deputy. I am calling Deputy Martin Kenny.

Before the Tánaiste answers, there are four more speakers on the list.

We will take all the festive greetings as given. I call Deputy Joan Collins and then Deputy Shortall and Deputy Nolan to complete the list.

Táimid ag bogadh ar aghaidh go dtí páirtí Shinn Féin agus an Teachta Farrell agus tá sí ag roinnt a cuid ama.

On one issue, I am not sure it is appropriate to refer to interference by the Ceann Comhairle. I am aware of the point being made by the Deputy, but the Ceann Comhairle has discretion in respect of parliamentary questions. I would not describe it as interference.

The Ceann Comhairle makes a decision based on knowledge. The Deputy might not accept it and that is fine. It is not interference.

Shíl mé go raibh mé ag roinnt mo chuid ama. Níl an duine sin anseo agus leanfaidh mé ar aghaidh mar sin. I have no problem with the Bill. It is to put the Vote on a statutory footing and to carry over the capital and I fully support that. I could not let this opportunity go, however, without adding my voice to those voices that said that we need a transformative change in the way that we do business. Covid-19 was the opportunity to do that. It challenged us to do it, and for a little while I dared to hope that that…

The time permitted for the debate having expired, I am required to put the following question in accordance with the order of the Dáil of 15 December: "That the amendments set down by the Minister for Justice and not disposed of are hereby made to the Bill, Fourth Stage is hereby completed and the Bill is hereby passed."

Go raibh míle maith agat, a Theachta. Glaoim ar an Teachta Harkin.

I ask the Minister to allow me to speak, please.

I ask for just one minute, please, Minister. There is plenty of time. I am going to allow Deputy Harkin to speak now and there is ten minutes then for the Minister to-----

That can be decided between the Minister and the Minister of State.

I thank the Deputy. He has raised the issue. I am moving now to Deputy Harkin.

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 - to discuss why applications for the Covid restrictions support scheme, CRSS, are not being assessed on the original guidelines in place at the time of application, which will disqualify many applicants who were eligible under the original guidelines; (2) Deputy Chris Andrews - to discuss extending the exemption to the equivalent leve…

The Deputy is over time.

The Minister of State will have an opportunity to come back in.

If Members skip the Christmas greetings, they might have enough time to say all they want to say.

Maybe it is the late hour. I am watching the clock and the staff are anxious to go home.

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit. Táim ag dul ar ais anois go dtí an chéad ábhar. Glaoim ar an Teachta Ó Cuív.