I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Sullivan, and the official from his Department. Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except for the proposer of the amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Each amendment must be seconded on Report Stage. Amendment No. 1 has been ruled out of order.

Amendment No. 2 arises out of committee proceedings.

Does the Senator have a seconder?

I am afraid we cannot discuss the amendment if it cannot be moved. I am sorry about that.

Amendment No. 3 has been ruled out of order due to a potential charge on the Revenue.

Amendment No. 4 has been ruled out of order as well, I am afraid.

When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

I acknowledge Paul Cuddihy, former councillor and teacher, and the students from Kilkenny College that have just gone out the door. They were here with Deputy Callaghan today. They were in the Gallery. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O'Connor, and thank her very much. I congratulate and thank Senators Cosgrove, Harmon, Stephenson and Noonan for bringing forward this motion. I acknowledge Aolish Gormley in terms of the year of care. The Minister of State, Deputy Butler has outlined a lot of what has …

I so propose.

I so propose.

I thank the Minister very much for coming to address this all-important issue. I compliment Senator Ryan and her colleagues on bringing this Bill forward. The Minister has acknowledged that it is something that needs to be examined. She needs time to make sure that if we were to introduce something like this that it is done properly and that it will be to the benefit of people, especially those who have suffered miscarriages. I realise there is no strategy footing at the moment. I acknowledge Councillor Anna Graing…

I thank the Minister and her departmental staff for coming here today to discuss this all-important topic. I listened to her explanation of what the Bill is about, which is transparency and bringing information together to ensure ease of access to patient records and to make sure that, for example, my records are not mixed up with Senator Costello's records or those of anybody else. The Bill is really important in terms of sharing those records but also in providing the information. I saw a reference to prescriptio…

Next Tuesday.

I understand Senators Cosgrove and Harmon are sharing time with five minutes and three minutes each. Is that agreed? Agreed.

I have three speakers left and we have only nine minutes. If I give them three minutes each, is that agreed? Agreed. I call Senator Rabbitte.

I welcome our guests from Cavan. They are guests of Deputy Smith. I hope they enjoy their evening.

I thank the Senator and call on the Minister of State.

I thank the Minister of State and her officials for being here this evening for this all-important debate. I welcome Katelyn and our guests on my left in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery.

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Mary Fitzpatrick - The need for the Minister of State at the Department of Health with special responsibility for public health, well-being and the national drugs strategy to make a statement on the national drugs strategy and the role of local drug task forces in the new strategy. Senator Teresa Costello - The need for the Minister of State at the Department of Health with special responsibility for public …