I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Patricia Stephenson - The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for international development to provide an update on the negotiations at the EU Council on the omnibus proposals. Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to make a statement on options to provide support and redress for survivors and affected persons who resided in or availed of the s…

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond. He is no stranger to this Chamber.

Before I move to the Order of Business, I will take this opportunity to congratulate Luxembourg and its people on their national day, which is being celebrated on Monday. Their national day celebrates the Grand Duke's birthday. I welcome H.E. Florence Ensch, ambassador of Luxembourg, and her associate to the Gallery. They are having a little celebration this evening, which I hope goes very well. The sunshine has come out for you. Enjoy the rest of the day and, especially, Monday. Best of luck to you with the change…

I welcome sixth class from St. Cronan's national school from Swords. They will be moving on to secondary school in September and I wish them all the best. They are guests of Deputy Duncan Smith. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House today. As is tradition, they will have no homework today. I also welcome the teachers.

I welcome the visitors from St. Etchen's national school in Kinnegad. They are guests of the Minister, Deputy Peter Burke. I hope they enjoy their visit to Leinster House. The tradition is that they will not get homework today.

Amendments Nos. 2 to 5, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

We must wait for the Minister of State.

I welcome back the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell. Senator McCarthy has a question about section 3. He wants to put a question to the Minister of State.

Section 3.

Amendment No. 7 in the name of Senator McCarthy has been ruled out of order as a potential charge on the Revenue.

When is it proposed to take Report Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Tellers have been appointed for the "Tá" side. As there are no tellers for the "Níl" side, it is taken that the question is to be decided in the affirmative.

I welcome the Minister, Deputy McEntee. I welcome all those in the Public Gallery who have an interest in this Bill. They are very welcome.

Amendment No. 1, in the name of Senator Tully, has been ruled out of order.

I thank the Minister for clarifying.

Amendment No. 3 in the names of Senators Boyhan and Craughwell has been ruled out of order due to a potential charge on revenue.

Amendments Nos. 4 and 5 in the name of Senator Tully have been ruled out of order due to potential charges on revenue.