I am delighted to congratulate France and its people on their national date, known as Bastille Day, which we will celebrate on Monday, 14 July. I welcome the ambassador, H.E. Céline Place, who is accompanied by an Cathaoirleach, Senator Daly, the convener of the Irish-French parliamentary friendship group, Deputy Barry Ward, and staff from the embassy. They are all very welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. I hope they enjoy their day. I extend best wishes to all in France for Bastille Day.

Go raibh maith agat.

I welcome to the Visitors Gallery Deputy Michael Murphy from Tipperary South and his guests, Seamus Doherty, Martha Kerton and Mary Harrington. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House and the Seanad. They are very welcome.

I thank the Minister very much indeed.

I thank the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, and welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer.

I welcome the two groups present in the Public Gallery and Visitors Gallery, who are guests of Deputy Carrigy and the Minister of State, Deputy Harkin. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House.

I will give Senator Boyle two minutes before we hand over to the Minister of State.

I welcome Deputy Neville from Kildare and his guests to the Gallery. I hope they enjoy their visit. I call an tAire Stáit.

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell.

Is that agreed? Agreed.

I welcome the Minister, Deputy Burke, to the Chamber.

Senator Ryan-----

Senators Stephenson and Cosgrove are next. I understand they are sharing time.

Go raibh maith agat. For the information of Members, Second Stage debate relates to the general principles of the Bill. The debate can relate to what is in the Bill and what can legitimately be included in the legislation. I say that just as a point of information.

Senators Tully and Collins are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

I welcome the Minister, Deputy Calleary. As there are no other Senators indicating, I invite the Minister to make his statement.

When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Our next speakers are Senators Comyn and Fitzpatrick of Fianna Fáil who are sharing time.

I agree with the remarks of the Taoiseach on the banning of sunbeds, following a report from the HSE that over 11,000 people a year are being diagnosed with some form of skin cancer, many cases of which are as a result of people using sunbeds. It is something I have raised consistently in terms of how we support the fight against things like skin cancer. I recently raised the issue of the 20% VAT rate on sun cream. VAT on sun cream has to be removed in order to make it affordable for families and help people in the…