Is the Senator asking for a debate?

As Cathaoirleach I want to be associated with the voices of condemnation of the horrific and callous attack on Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell last night. We as a House send our best wishes to his family. I thank all Members of the House for their solidarity this morning with Mr. Caldwell and his family. We all agree, as we approach the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, that we must not go back to those dark days of violence. I thank all Members of the House who signed the motion on Ukraine. It…

I ask Members to stand for a minute's silence.

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Maria Byrne - The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to outline the measures being considered in 2023 to support small and medium-sized enterprises. Senator Barry Ward - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to establish municipal districts in all Dublin local authorities, and in Cork and Galway City Councils. Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee - The need for…

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond.

Before I call the Leader to propose the Order of Business, I wish to inform Members that on Tuesday, 28 February, the Seanad will do an exercise similar to that of the Dáil for the women of the Seanad. I will come back later in the day with final details on that.

I am sorry. Will the Leader clarify that No. 2 is to be taken at 2.15 p.m.?

I welcome the students and teachers from St. Cronan's national school in Swords, County Dublin. Cuirim fáilte roimh gach duine acu. They are very welcome to Leinster House. I hope they have a very productive and educational day.

Go raibh maith agat.

Míle buíochas.

I welcome to the Public Gallery Cillian Kirk, from the Curragh, County Kildare, who is here on work experience with Senator Wall. He has been very diligent all week here.

Before Senator Craughwell rises to his feet, I welcome the second contingent of students from St. Cronan's Junior National School in Swords, County Dublin. They are all very welcome. I call Senator Craughwell.

When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Let us have one speaker. Senator Casey should address his remarks through the Chair.

I remind Senator Gavan that there is only one speaker at a time.

The Senator has had his opportunity. Yes, this is a Chamber for debate but there is a time and place for interruptions.

I thank the Senator. His passion is very evident.

I ask the Deputy to speak through the Chair rather than to the Senator.

Senator Gavan is a long-standing Member of the House and he knows full well that any type of heckling is not going to get him the answer he wants. Please let Deputy Smyth make her remarks. To be fair, she is here as Chair of the committee.