Senator McCarthy is sharing time with Senator Sarah O'Reilly.

Would any other Senators who have not spoken like a two-minute slot before I hand over to the Minister of State? No. The floor is the Minister of State's. I thank him for agreeing to extend the time.

I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, and the Tánaiste for coming here for a very meaningful discussion, and I thank Senators for all the contributions this morning with regard to this all-important topic of international trade and international relations. Before I move on to Commencement debates, I welcome the students from Moyle Park College, Clondalkin, who are guests of the Minister of State, Deputy Emer Higgins, and also Ms Véronique Platschka from Switzerland, who is a guest of the Ceann Comhairle. The…

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Joanne Collins - the need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement on the supports being provided to those impacted by ash dieback disease. Senator Seán Kyne - the need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide a support package to farmers in the Maam and Leenane areas of Connemara due to the damage and loss of sheep incurred during Storm Bert. Senator …

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

Before I start, I would like to acknowledge a former Deputy and Minister, Damien English, in the Gallery, along with his guests. I hope they have a happy visit to Leinster House today. I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to take this important Commencement matter. My call is for the provision of a long-term assisted care facility for young to middle-aged adults with additional living needs. I am currently working with the family of a young woman who is 38 years of age. She has lived happily at hom…

I thank an tAire Stáit for his reply. I appreciate that there are possibly settings available but they are more on a regional basis. I recognise it is very difficult to accommodate everyone but the young person I referred to is used to going to her workplace every day. If a place is provided in Tipperary, that will not facilitate her daily activities. For her own mental health and everything else, it is important that she be kept in the environment she is used to. While it will not be appropriate for her to live at…

At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday.

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 Health to make a statement on the systematic shortcomings and waiting times encountered by younger women when presenting with symptoms of breast cancer; and on the need for the BreastCheck screening programme to be extended to women over 40 years of age. Senator Fiona O’Loughlin - the need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the lack of GP servic…

Before I call Senator Costello, I welcome rang a ceathair from Scoil Mobhí in Glasnevin, who are on a school tour of Leinster House today with their múinteoir, Cillín MacDonnacha. Former Senator Marie Sherlock's son is among the students in this class. I wish them an enjoyable visit to Seanad Éireann and I hope they enjoy their time here today.

The Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, is welcome this morning.

I apologise for interrupting, Senator, but it might be better if you do not use the name unless you have the permission of the person.

I am just going by the rules of the House, Senator Clonan.

Senator Clonan, just to be clear to you, because it is a minor, it also places the name and the actual details of that individual on the record for all time, which they may regret. That is the reason-----

You have every right to proceed if you have permission. I am just making it clear.

Senator Clonan, I am only making it clear for the business-----

Senator Clonan, you have every right-----

Senator, I have no issue-----

Okay. Thank you.

No, that is fine.