I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O'Connor.

I call an Ceannaire to respond.

I welcome Senator Joe Conway's wife, Sandra; Ross Mac Mathúna, family and guests and the group from Active Retirement Ireland. They are all very welcome and I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today. They are in very capable hands with Senator Conway. I also want to welcome Sviatoslav who is on transition year work experience with the Independent Group.

Before I move to the next speaker, I apologise, Minister, for never having welcomed you to the Chamber. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O'Connor, and her officials from the Department.

I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery David, Eva and Philip West. They are guests of Lorraine West from the Office of the Secretary General. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today. Senators Ahearn and Duffy are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

When is it proposed to sit again?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Mike Kennelly - The need for the Minister for Finance to make a statement on the review of the current tax relief structure for private health insurance premiums. Senator Gareth Scahill - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the future support for the Farming Rathcroghan project in County Roscommon. Senator Joanne Collins - The need for the Minister for …

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Troy.

Before I call the Leader to outline the business of the day, Members of this House will have been deeply saddened to learn of the passing in December of former TD and Senator, Máirín Quill. Born in Kilgarvan, County Kerry, she grew up in a family steeped in republican tradition. Her parents were founder members of Fianna Fáil who had embraced democratic politics. This commitment to peaceful representative government was something Máirín carried throughout her life. From her earliest years Máirín displayed a love of…

I want to acknowledge the presence of the Castletown House protection group. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today.

Before I call Senator Stephenson I would like to welcome her aunt, Nadette Foley. She is accompanied by Julianne and Aileen from the Phibsboro Tidy Town group. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today.

I remind Members that it would be preferable if names were not mentioned in the Chamber, especially when people are not here to defend themselves. If Members could refrain from mentioning names and stating situations, that would be preferable.

I welcome the three groups in the Public Gallery. They are guests of the Taoiseach and Deputy Neville. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today.

I acknowledge and welcome the Romanian ambassador. He is accompanied by Ms Georgeta Bratu and his assistant, Federica. They are here for the first meeting of the Irish-Romanian Friendship Group. They are very welcome here today.

I will send a copy of the resolution of the House to the family of the late former Senator Máirín Quill.

I welcome Deputy Heneghan, who is accompanied by Margaret Eustace and her family. Margaret is originally from Galway. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House this evening.

When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

When is it proposed to sit again?