I thank the Tánaiste for his comprehensive address, which should give rise to an interesting debate. I appeal to colleagues to stay within time because there is a long list of speakers. If they exceed the time, we will end up with Members who will be unable to contribute at the end. Group spokespersons have eight minutes each.

I understand Senator Kyne wishes to share time.

Senators Dolan and McGahon will have one and a half minutes each. It will be great practice for them if they wish to go for the European Parliament.

The next speaker is Senator John Cummins. It is my understanding that he wishes to share time with Senator Carrigy.

Is that agreed? Agreed.

After a record number of excellent contributions, it is my pleasure to call on the Tánaiste to respond.

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Tánaiste as ucht na bhfreagraí cuimsitheacha sin. I thank the Tánaiste for his positive engagement with the suggestions raised and especially for his announcement about those who are uninsurable in the context of Storm Barra.

Dáil Éireann has passed the Finance (European Stability Mechanism and Single Resolution Fund) Bill 2021 on 2 December 2021, without amendment. Dáil Éireann has passed the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2021 on 2 December 2021, which is sent herewith to Seanad Éireann for its recommendation. Dáil Éireann has passed the Finance Bill 2021 on 2 December 2021, which is sent herewith to Seanad Éireann for its recommendation. Dáil Éireann has passed the Health (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2021 on 2 Decem…

I welcome the Minister of State and invite her to speak.

Dáil Éireann has passed the Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021 on 1 December 2021, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

The Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment has completed its consideration of the Sectoral Employment Order (Electrical Contracting Sector) 2021.

I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Malcolm Noonan, to the Chamber. It is good to have him here again, as on many previous occasions. I have received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the proposed legislation to streamline the judicial review process in regard…

At the outset, in the absence of the Cathaoirleach and on his behalf, I recognise Finland's national day. In December 1917, after more than 100 years as an autonomous part of Russia, and a preceding 600 years of Swedish rule, the Republic of Finland declared its independence. The Finnish national day is next Monday, but we will not be sitting on Monday, hence the recognition today. Over the years, Finland, like Ireland, has transformed itself from a poor agricultural based society to a highly digitalised, thriving …

I am also a member of that committee and in the circumstances I cannot be present. I ask Senator Ruane to convey my very good wishes to Senator Flynn with that launch. It has been a very good committee.

You got a lot into two minutes, Senator McGahon.

I thank the Leader for that comprehensive, empathetic and knowledge-based set of responses.

I will begin by agreeing entirely with my colleague, Senator Boyhan, in welcoming the Minister and in expressing our appreciation of the fact that she is here to answer questions on these very important matters for our colleagues. I invite her to respond to the debate. As per the Order of the House, this debate is scheduled to finish at 2.30 p.m. I ask that the Minister might bear that in mind, but I stress that there is plenty of time available.

Does the Minister wish to very quickly deal with a particular issue? I am bound by the order of the House.

I thank the Minister for her comprehensive and wide-ranging response. Any Members wishing to raise further issues can have a private discussion with the Minister as she leaves the Chamber. Knowing the Minister, she will facilitate that. I thank her for how seriously she took the debate, which is very important.

I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Deputy James Browne, to the House. I remind Senators that on Report Stage a Senator may speak only once, with the exception of the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. In addition, each non-Government amendment must be seconded. The three experienced Members present already know this. Amendments Nos. 1 to 8, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.