I worry about this. I do not know whether the Minister of State heard me but earlier today I raised the Act that was introduced in 2017 ostensibly to protect sex workers. Written into that legislation was that a review would take place after three years. This has not happened even though we are now in 2024. This is an example of where a review was written into a Bill, so I am very worried about this Bill. I know the provision in the Bill comes from the pharmacists and the task force, that there was an interim repor…

-----high. While I welcome this initiative, we are keeping prices extraordinarily high no matter and almost setting a target to which people aspire. The affordability of student accommodation has been repeatedly highlighted as an issue for students. According to a study by the University of Galway, one of the most controversial aspects – this is relevant to the Minister, Deputy Harris – of purpose-built student accommodation is the level of rent charged. Rents are getting higher even though the accommodation is pur…

We are in an unusual position in that we have three Topical Issues remaining. I will not list the names. The Minister is present. In the interests of equity, I will adjourn for a few minutes to allow Members come to the Chamber.

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 Verona Murphy - To discuss reasonable accommodations for State examinations for English as an additional language learners. Deputy Gino Kenny - To discuss St. John of God services and the HSE. Deputy Paul Murphy - To discuss historical sex abuse at the St. John Ambulance. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire - To discuss plans for Owenabue Educate Together Nat…

Before we move to the Regional Group, I will tell Members who are watching that this debate is moving quickly if they wish to speak on the Bill. I will shortly be going to the Minister.

I am afraid we are going to finish at 5.30 p.m. Deputy Mattie McGrath is waiting to speak, but he is not going to get in. I gave some leniency regarding the subject, which nobody has really-----

The Deputy is out of time anyway, as is Deputy McGrath. If Deputy Ó Murchú wishes to give over one minute of his time to the Minister to clarify-----

We are wasting time. If he wishes to give the Minister a minute, that is fine. I will give the Minister one minute. Deputy McGrath is not going to get in.

Before I deal with Seanad amendment No. 1, the Minister wishes to speak.

I should point out, before the Minister continues, that I am allowing this because these are technical corrections and they are not up for debate. I am allowing this where the Minister makes his request for a direction.

Under the terms of Standing Order 196, I hereby direct the Clerk to incorporate the changes as requested.

Seanad amendments Nos. 1, 9, 10, 27 and 28 are related and will be discussed together.

Whenever the Deputy wants.

Seanad amendments Nos. 2 to 8, inclusive, 11 to 15, inclusive, 20, 21, 36 and 37 are related and will be discussed together.

Seanad amendments Nos. 16, 29 and 35 are related and will be discussed together.

Seanad amendments Nos 17 to 19, inclusive, and Nos 22 to 26, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Seanad amendments Nos 30 to 34, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Agreement to the Seanad amendments is reported to the House and a message will be sent to the Seanad acquainting it accordingly.

Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are related and will be discussed together.

Amendments Nos. 3 to 9, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.