I ask that Senators leaving the Chamber do so in silence.

Amendments Nos. 123 to 128, inclusive, are related. Amendments Nos. 126 and 127 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 125. Amendments Nos. 123 to 128, inclusive, will be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Is the amendment being pressed?

As it is after 3 p.m., the debate is adjourned by order of the House today.

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 Teresa Costello - The need for the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide an update on the review of the enforcement of child maintenance orders. Senator Garret Ahearn - The need for the Minister for Defence to make a statement on the inclusion of a local participation framework in the defence procurement process. Senator Nicole Ryan - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a st…

I welcome the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, to the House.

Before I call Senator O'Loughlin, I welcome to the Visitors Gallery the members of the Social Democrats from Cork South-West. They are guests of Deputy Holly Cairns. I also acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of Councillor Peter Feeney and his guest. I hope they enjoy their visit here.

I welcome Jim McMahon and the class of 1975 from St. Flannan's College in Ennis. They are in the Visitors' Gallery as guests of Senator Martin Conway. They have been friends for the past 50 years and have come together to mark that friendship. As is customary here in the House, there is no homework for them for the rest of the day. They are very welcome. I also acknowledge the presence of Annie Nealon, who is an intern with Senator Mark Duffy. She is very welcome. I hope she enjoys her experience here in Leinster H…

I acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of Eric Ryan, the son of Councillor Siobhán McHugh from Tuam in County Galway. He is a guest of the Leader and is very welcome.

I welcome Deputy Tony McCormack and his guest to the Gallery. I hope you enjoy your visit to Leinster House.

I welcome Benjamin Moloney from the University of Limerick who is interning with Senator Joe O'Reilly. You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy the experience.

Before I call Seanadóir Scahill, I welcome guests from the Military College of the Defence Forces in the Curragh. They are guests of Fiona Cashin, who works here in the Seanad. They are very welcome here today.

I acknowledge that the members of Hawkfield Active Retirement Association from Newbridge were in the Chamber for the debate.

I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan. Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. On Report Stage, each amendment must be seconded. Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are related; amendment No. 2 is consequential on amendment No. 1; and Nos. 1 and 2 may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Is there someone to second it?

I acknowledge representatives of the Ballincollig Business Association who were in the Visitors Gallery up to a few moments ago. They left when the Minister was speaking. They were guests of our colleague, Senator Kelleher, and were also accompanied by Councillor Sarah Kiely.

I welcome Deputy Conor D. McGuinness and Meánscoil San Nioclás from An Rinn, i gContae Phort Láirge. They are very welcome and I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House.

Amendment No. 4 has been ruled out of order.