Senator Clifford-Lee wanted to say something but had to leave the Chamber. She has just returned and I call her now.

I welcome the students from Loreto Secondary School in Balbriggan and their teacher, Ms Ryan. They are all very welcome to the House today and I thank them for being here. I believe there is also a small group here from Cork, which is even more important than Balbriggan. I am told they are actually from Stradbally in County Laois.

Yes. I am meant to be neutral and everybody is welcome to Leinster House. Tá fíor-fháilte rompu go léir go dtí Teach Laighean. I call the Deputy Leader.

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Martin Conway - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the need for a national diabetes register. Senator Marie Sherlock - The need for the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on Ireland's recycling levels and the Environmental Protection Agency's forecast that Ireland will miss its targets under its EU obligations; and his plans to introduce legislat…

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler.

Before I ask the Acting Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome Saara Heinola - apologies for getting the pronunciation desperately wrong - who is the chargé d'affaires at the embassy of Finland here in Dublin. The new ambassador is not here but we wish her well in her new appointment. Today is the national day of Finland. On my own behalf and on behalf of all Senators, I congratulate the members of staff in the embassy, the community who are represented by our two friends here and the people of Finland …

The students can all suí síos arís. Cuirim fíorfháilte roimh na daltaí as Rutland National School in honour of the visit of the school and in recognition of the good work of Senator Fitzpatrick. On behalf of the Seanad, Senator Fitzpatrick and myself, I thank the school for the student council leadership and for its great work. May I, on our own behalf, offer that the students not have any homework tonight to celebrate their being in Leinster House? This is also in recognition of the fact that in a couple of weeks'…

Senator Keogan, without interruption, please.

The Senator is okay and he can do what he wants.

Senator Lombard is the lead speaker. He has three minutes to raise multiple matters. The other Senator had the same time.

We remember the Senator's brother fondly. He was a good man. I call Senator Currie. I have used gender here, Senator Cummins.

I thank Senators for their presence this morning. Before the Acting Leader makes his contribution, I must say that I welcome the projects that have been announced for the National Rowing Centre, Athletics Ireland, Munster Technological University, and the home of Munster Rugby in Cork in what used to be called Musgrave Park.

I knew that would get a reaction from Senator Gavan. Over to the Acting Leader.

We know that, but this is the Order of Business for the Members, in fairness.

He was out in other quarters early last night. The Senator is right.

He can tell the Minister of State that he was playing other people early last night.

I welcome the family, relations and cousins of our good friend and colleague, Senator Aisling Dolan, to the Gallery. They are all very welcome. They have come from Ballinasloe, Nenagh, Ballydangan and more. They can be justifiably proud of their cousin, who is doing a wonderful job on our behalf and on behalf of the people of her area. The visitors are all very welcome today and I thank them for being here.

I welcome to the Visitors Gallery Joan and John O'Neill and also Bryan and Kathleen Fitzpatrick, who are uncle and aunt to our colleague and friend, Senator Fitzpatrick, and it is great to have them here. I welcome a good friend of mine from Cork, John Purcell from Ballincollig. John, you are very welcome to the House today.

I welcome the chairperson of the Meath county board, Mr. Martin O’Halloran, Damien and Catherine Clarke and Damian and Bernadette Usher who are here from Navan. I hope that next Saturday in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork will gain revenge for 1990, or rather 1987 and 1988, as we won in 1990.

Amendments Nos. 12 to 14, inclusive, and amendments Nos. 16 to 18, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.