Before I call on the Leader to outline the Order of Business, we are joined in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery by Jeremy Wilmshurst, the First Secretary of the British Embassy, George Moore, also from the embassy, and Daniel Katte, head of the Ireland team at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in London. They are all very welcome. I know Jeremy will be leaving us shortly, to be replaced by George. He is returning to London. On behalf of the Seanad, we wish Jeremy all the best for the future and tha…

Is Senator Stephenson seconding Senator Harmon's proposal?

Senator Harmon proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 9 be taken before No. 1, which was seconded by Senator Stephenson. The Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept it. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

The Senator can speak to the section.

When is it proposed to take Report Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

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 Linda Nelson Murray - the need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the criteria for local authorities to access funding for traffic calming measures. Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee - the need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the implementation of the national fares strategy, in particular in relation to north County Dublin. Senator Tom Clonan - the need for the Minister…

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, who is no stranger to this Chamber.

As a little word of caution, unless the Senator has permission from people outside the House, it is better not to name them.

Thank you.

Before I call the Deputy Leader, I too thank Aisling Hart for her contribution to the Senate over many years. I have known Aisling since I was first elected here in 2016 and she has been absolutely exemplary in her role. I wish her all the very best in her retirement. She will be back for a day in a couple of weeks and we wish her all the best in the coming weeks. I call the Deputy Leader to respond to the Order of Business.

Does Senator Nelson Murray have a point of order?

When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

As there are no other Senators indicating, I welcome the Aire Stáit, Deputy Moynihan, and call him to speak.

Go raibh maith agat.