Before I put the motion to the floor, I welcome Ms Emer Mugisha from Navan, who is a guest of Senator Linda Nelson Murray. I hope she enjoys her visit to Leinster House.

When is it proposed to sit again?

Before Senator Ryan comes back in, I welcome a group from Scoil Fhursa Boys National School who are guests of Deputy Cian O'Callaghan. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House and I thank them for being here.

I thank the Minister of State very much for coming to the House. As Senator Kyne said, it is putting pressure on car rental companies and especially for people coming into the country. It is not about people who are here; it is about tourists who are coming in. Many of them find that they are going to the west of Ireland and different places in the car and it is not always feasible to charge the car. That is one of the biggest issues. Car rental companies should be exempt from this rule if it is to go ahead because…

I agree with Senator Kyne. Certainly, any pressure the Minister of State can put on at all would be welcome. As he mentioned in his speech, there is a one-size-fits-all approach, but it does not fit all, particularly in this case.

I rise today to be associated with the words of sympathy towards the families of the five young people who were killed in that horrific road crash over the weekend. No family wants to receive tragic news. It is terrible to hear that five young people lost their lives when they were going out to have their night. My sympathies to them, and to their families and friends. Obviously this tragedy will have a knock-on effect on their outer circle of friends, as well as their family circle. I wish to thank Paschal Donohoe…

I welcome staff from the Irish embassy in Berlin. I hope you enjoy your visit to Leinster House today and thank you for all of the work that you do. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Dillon, and thank him for coming to the House today.

Amendments Nos. 1 to 7, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

The Minister was discussing amendments Nos. 11 to 19, inclusive. Would he like to continue?

The Cathaoirleach has received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Mike Kennelly - the need for the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to make provision to recognise special needs assistants as mandated persons under the Children First Act 2015. Senator Nicole Ryan - the need for the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to make a statement on Reach funding for 2025. Senator Nessa Cosgrove - the need for the M…

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, to the Chamber this morning.

Before I ask the Deputy Leader to outline the Order of Business for the day, I welcome Anna Molloy and Sarah Dolan, transition year students from the Holy Child school in Killiney, County Dublin. They are guests of our colleague Senator Casey. They are welcome today and I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. They are in capable hands with Senator Casey.

I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery Deputy Michael Murphy, accompanied by his son, Alex Murphy, and their friend, Eoin Murphy. To my right, I acknowledge the students from UCC who are guests of Deputy John Paul O'Shea. I hope they enjoy their experience in Leinster House.

I welcome to the House the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, and hand the floor over to him.

I welcome Senator McCarthy and his sister, Helga Cleary, to the Gallery. It is her first time here. I hope she enjoys her visit to Leinster House.

While Senator Collins was speaking, Deputy Tony McCormack and his guests were in the Gallery. They are gone now, but just to acknowledge that they were here. I understand that Senator Cosgrove is sharing time with Senator Stephenson. Is that agreed? Agreed.

When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Is mian liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis an Aire as teacht isteach sa Teach inniu agus páirt a ghlacadh sa díospóireacht. When is it proposed to sit again?

As we are heading into the Christmas season and people are beginning to look at shopping and so on, a number of online scams are going on. I know that Sergeant O'Halloran, a local sergeant in Limerick community policing, was advising people not to click into apps, or if they were asked for bank account details or other details, not to click into it. Many of these are scams. As we head into the season of Christmas shopping, I encourage people to shop locally. Many small businesses are feeling the pinch. While some o…