The House will understand the decision of myself and the Cathaoirleach to, at this juncture, call the father of the House. I do not think there will be any objection. We will then return to the rota.

Senator Norris, without interruption.

The Senator's time is up.

To be helpful to colleagues, I wish to explain that the Minister must be called at 3.20 p.m. and Senator McDowell at 3.35 p.m. to reply. A number of Senators are offering and I am making them aware of this in case they want to arrange time sharing. Senators Mullen, Byrne, Buttimer and Gavan are offering, and we will not be able to hear all of them.

I am sorry, the Senator had not indicated to me. I did not have her on the list. That is fine.

Unless Members share time, not everyone will get an opportunity to contribute. On the basis of my list, I call Senator Mullen.

The Minister of State has generously agreed to reduce his speech by five minutes. In order to facilitate contributions from everyone in respect of this very sensitive issue on which people wish to comment, I propose to give the remaining speakers two minutes each in which to make their points. Is that agreed? Agreed. Next are Senators Byrne and Buttimer. They will have two minutes each. Senator Flynn is also on my list.

In order for this to work, we must get a move on.

I thank Senator Flynn. We have had model performances, and I have no doubt that Senator Gavan will achieve that as well in two minutes. Those who understand their argument can make it in two minutes.

I thank the Minister of State for his indulgence and for shortening his speech.

I wish to make colleagues aware that we have a fairly long list of speakers left and the Minister of State must be allowed to reply, as per the agreed Order of Business, at 6.09 p.m., so Senators may wish to talk to one another about sharing their time. The next speaker on the list is Senator Byrne. The Senator may wish to consider sharing his time; otherwise, we will not be able to fit the last one or two speakers in. That is a matter for the Senators.

That might alter the list. The next speaker on the list is Senator Buttimer. Will Senator Byrne share with Senator Buttimer?

Is that acceptable to both Senators? It is.

I thank the Senator for his co-operation.

If I may interrupt the Senator, there is nothing to prevent the Leader from coming into the Chamber to make a proposal.

I thank the Senator for his co-operation. As per the list submitted to me by the party Whips' offices, the next two speakers should be Senators Dolan and Lombard. They may wish to divide their time between them. This is as per the list submitted to me. I did not write the list. Does Senator Dolan wish to share her time?

Is that agreed by the House? Agreed.

I thank Senator Dolan. Now we are able to offer half her time to Senator Lombard.

I thank the Minister of State for his very detailed response. I thank colleagues for the good debate. In accordance with the order of today, the Seanad will adjourn until 10.30 a.m. next Tuesday.

With an Acting Chairman and Minister of State from County Roscommon, I am expecting a very good hearing. I join in welcoming the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, who now represents the people of Sligo-Leitrim but whose family origins are in Roscommon. There is significant pride in Cavan, Monaghan and all that region in Cavan General Hospital. It has been part of the fabric of that area for the past 30 years. We must acknowledge the Herculean efforts of the staff during the pandemic and throughout the year. The ho…