I understand Seanadóirí Harmon and Stephenson are sharing time. It is four minutes each. Is that agreed? Agreed.

I too would like to be associated with your remarks, a Chathaoirligh, on the former MEP, Brian Crowley. When I was on the Committee of the Regions, along with the Leader, Brian was an MEP serving in Brussels and every year he used to host a dinner for us. He showed collegiality and friendship, and he also gave advice. He was outstanding in his role as an MEP. He represented Munster. He was a very close friend of yours, a Chathaoirligh. He died before his time, but certainly in the short time that he was there, as y…

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, and his officials.

When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Senator McCormack can second the amendment when she speaks.

Dáil Éireann passed the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025 on 21 January 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide an update on the full roll-out of the Plean-IT project, upgrading the IT system operated by An Bord Pleanála. Senator Eileen Lynch - The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to make a statement on the potential impact on Ireland of the EU proposals to restrict lead ammunition…

Before the Order of Business I have to announce the death of a former Member of this House, Gerard Lynch. Members will have been very saddened to hear the death over the Christmas period of Gerard, who was also a former TD and county councillor. Gerard Lynch was a proud native of Listowel and began his career in public service at a local level where he served as a councillor in the Listowel area throughout the late 1960s and 1970s. His commitment to his community was clear from the outset and it was this commitment…

I now call on the Deputy Leader to outline the business of the day.

I welcome pupils from Mercy school in Kilbeggan. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. As is tradition here, they get no homework for the rest of the day.

I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery H.E. Betty Escorcia Baquero, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia, Carlos Padrón, deputy head of mission, Sergio Ramírez, third secretary, and Carlos Giménez, economic officer. I hope I pronounced their names correctly. I apologise if I did not. I hope our guests enjoy their visit to Leinster House today. We look forward to working with them in the future.

I welcome guests of our colleague, Senator Aidan Davitt, the student council of St. Tola's National School from Westmeath. I hope they enjoy their visit here today. As is customary, no homework for the rest of the day.

Amendments No. 104 and 104a are related. Amendment No. 104a is a physical alternative to amendment No. 104 and they may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Amendments Nos. 110, 113, 116, 119 and 120 are related and will be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

No, it was already discussed with amendment No. 110.

No, it was already discussed with amendment No. 110.

Amendments Nos. 121 and 122 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.