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Dáil Éireann has passed the Finance Bill 2026 on 17 June 2026, which is sent herewith to Seanad Éireann for its recommendations. Dáil Éireann has passed the Insurance (Disregard of Certain Medical History and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025, changed from the Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2025, on 17 June 2026 to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has agreed on 17 June 2026 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2024.

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Chris Andrews - The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement on capping the number of breeding females permitted within a dog breeding establishment. Senator Martin Conway - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the timeline for a dialysis service to be operational in Ennis, County Clare. Senator Maria McCormack - The need for the Minister for Educ…

The Minister, Deputy Heydon, is very welcome.

It is my great pleasure to welcome Ambassador Ensch to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. Tuesday, 23 June marks Luxembourg's national day, which celebrates the reigning monarch's birthday. The celebration of this holiday has been a tradition since the 19th century, though it has not always fallen on this date. Throughout Luxembourg's history, the holiday has fallen on different dates under various monarchs. This year marks 65 years since it was declared by grand-ducal decree in 1961 that the national day would be…

I welcome the students from St. Colmcille's National School. They are a student council, I understand, along with their múinteoirí. They are guests of Deputy Ciarán Ahern. They are very welcome and I hope they enjoy their visit. It is customary here in the Seanad that there is no homework for the rest of the week. I hope they enjoy their visit.

Before I call the Deputy Leader to respond, I, too, congratulate Senator Ahearn on being appointed Leader and Senator Byrne on his appointment as Government Chief Whip. I look forward to working with both of them.

I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, and his officials.

I thank the Minister for coming to the House to discuss this all-important issue. I also thank officials for their commitment. I welcome the guests in the Visitors Gallery. It is a very important discussion. As the Minister said in her opening statement, we remember those who are no longer with us and who died of HIV and AIDS, and we remember the whole stigma piece. I acknowledge the work that the Minister and her Department have done in bringing in the community care piece with the pharmacies and doctors. That has…

I thank Senator Clonan. I now call our next speaker, Senator Costello from Fianna Fáil.

I thank the Senator. Our next speaker is Sinn Féin's Senator McCormack.

Before I call Senator Higgins, I welcome Deputy Edward Timmins to the Gallery. He is accompanied by Tom Barrett, Audrey Scott and Mary. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House and to the Seanad especially.

Before I put the question, I welcome Councillor Anna Grainger and Councillor J.P. Durkan and their guests to the Gallery. I also welcome guests of the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, and Deputy McGreehan. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House.

When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

When it is proposed to sit again?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

I thank the Minister of State and his officials for coming here today to discuss this all-important topic. Quality of care and assurance is something all families look for, especially when they want to keep their loved ones at home. Longevity is something we have here in Ireland. For a long time, people did not live as long. More and more people desire to try to stay at home as long as possible and that cannot happen without carers. Whether they are public carers, sourced through a private company or funded through…

Next Tuesday.

When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?