I will respond to both amendments. We had a long discussion around section 5 and I reject any notion that there is an incentivisation within this. What we are doing is bringing forward a process for either regularisation through a proper transparent process or if that fails, enforcement. That is what it would lead to. Amendment No. 7 seeks to amend section 12 of the Bill by inserting a reference in the definition of exceptional circumstances to the criteria set out in section 177D(2) of the principal Act. I cannot …

I dtús báire, ba mhaith liom mo fhíor-chomhbhrón a ghabháil leis na daoine sna Stáit Aontaithe, go mór mór na daoine áitiúla in Valdes Texas tar éis dúnmharú uafásach na leanaí ann. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse. On behalf of the Government I send our deepest sympathies to those affected by the terrible murder of innocent children in Texas. Our thoughts are with their families and their communities. Maidir leis an gceist shonrach tithíochta a thagair an Teachta di, tá an plean is láidre agus is tábhachtaí…

If the Deputies want like specific examples, the Deputy's party leader sitting beside him has become a serial objector to developments too. Sinn Féin opposed Oscar Traynor Road.

Sinn Féin opposed Ballymastone and the 253 social and affordable homes and, yes, some private homes too. Private ownership is not illegal either. Sinn Féin has opposed Ballymastone, Oscar Traynor Road, O'Devaney Gardens and any scheme that comes forward because it does not want to see progress. We have a plan that will work.

Deputy Ó Snodaigh should try to restrain himself if he can. The reality is that, at every juncture, Sinn Féin has tried to distort the truth. This is a targeted measure to support homeownership in our five major cities, in which the support goes directly to the homeowner.

Deputy Doherty should try to calm down a little bit. By the way, that document is not a secret document. We published all the details on Croí Cónaithe online. Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson did not even know that last week when he asked me where the document was. Sinn Féin needs to do a bit more homework.

Sinn Féin is opposed to build to buy. We know it is opposed to build to rent, even though we need more rental properties. We need a balance between ownership. We want homeownership and apartments in which people-----

Hold on a second. Will you just let me respond? You might not like the answers. Do not shout me down. I will not be bullied by you. I will be allowed to speak.

There is a track record that the Deputy might not want to talk about. Sinn Féin is opposed to build to rent and now it is opposed to build to buy.

I asked what Deputy Doherty is actually for. It is very little. He does not want to-----

There is really no point in trying to respond when the Deputy keeps interrupting.

This happens regularly, and that is fine.

The proof is in the figures of the number of commencements. That is what is happening. Improvements are taking place. We are not there yet at all.

We know that but we are being honest with people.

Do not try to distort the truth, Pearse.

Stop shouting. Calm down, Pearse, please, would you? Just calm a bit.

I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue. I know from working with him in my constituency, Dublin Fingal, that it is a very important issue to him and, indeed, all Members so that we make sure we provide special education places and supports for those kids who need it. That is why the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, has been so vociferous in her work to ensure we increase the number of available school places. This year, the Department of Education will spend €2 billion, which is more than 25% of…

I genuinely thank the Deputy. It is important that we are able to raise matters as important as this here today. The EPSEN Act review group met yesterday evening. The group will commence its work on this and will report to the Minister within a matter of months. The Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, will keep the House advised on that. On the specific numbers, the number of children who require supports is recorded on a regional basis and a per-county basis. We could provide the Deputy with a figure today. However…

I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue. I can assure the Deputy that protecting farm family incomes is a priority of Government. Close to €10 billion in total, between EU and Exchequer funding, will support around 120,000 farm families over the next CAP period between 2023 and 2027. We have a farming and food sector that we should be proud of. It is an indigenous business and supports family businesses. We must ensure that continues, and it will. Budget 2022 provided €1.9 billion for the Departmen…

The point is well made by Deputy Canney and is well understood on the side of the House. I wish to give the Deputy the comfort that the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, is meeting and continues to meet regularly with stakeholders to discuss the impacts, particularly of the Ukraine crisis and the increases in costs associated with that. He has tasked a national fodder and food security committee with the preparation of a response to the emerging crisis in feed fodder, fertiliser and other inputs. He is developing conti…