-----and with all the leaders of Opposition parties and groups. He has been giving them a briefing on Covid-19 since about 3.30 p.m.

As Deputy Donnelly knows, the Minister, Deputy Harris, was here. He was here when Deputy Donnelly spoke and he was here for every other speaker except for a few. I have taken notes of those concerns for him. He has taken detailed notes of all the Members' concerns and I am satisfied that he will get back to them with comprehensive responses on everything.

It is a bit opportunistic, when the Minister is in a very important meeting-----

He will come back with answers to all the Members' concerns.

I can only go that far. With respect, I am not the Minister for Health and he cannot bilocate. Deputy Donnelly can appreciate that.

I will continue with the remainder of my submission, if it is all right with the Acting Chairman.

I want to acknowledge the incredible response of the staff of our public service across Departments and agencies, particularly in the health sector, but also in social welfare and other sectors. These front-line staff have stayed in their posts and have gone above and beyond what we could reasonably expect of them in making sure our public services can function to the greatest extent possible. For example, my Department has put in place a range of measures to support the arts sector during this very difficult time.…

A Cheann Comhairle, I take this opportunity to congratulate you also. I am delighted that you will be with us for the next number of years. I had the privilege of seconding the nomination of the Taoiseach, Deputy Varadkar, on 14 June 2017. At the time, I stated that he would do everything to make sure that he left this country in a better place for our children and for the many, not for the few. My children were here today. They were here today because I was re-elected to my seat in Dublin Rathdown and we brought i…