I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters on the commencement of Seanad Éireann today: Senator Nessa Cosgrove - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the inclusion of osteoarthritis in the chronic disease management programme. Senator Mike Kennelly - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on driving test waiting lists in County Kerry and, in particular, the establishment of a driving test centre in Listowel to reduc…

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, to the House. The first Commencement matter is from Senator Cosgrove. Tá ceithre nóiméad aici.

Anois, a chairde, I call on the Acting Leader to outline the Order of Business.

Before I call the first Senator I welcome, as guest of an Seanadóir Mary Fitzpatrick, Sonya Lennon of Lennon Courtney and Dublin Chamber of Commerce. She is most welcome to Seanad Éireann. Thanks for visiting here today.

I welcome guests of Senator Sharon Keogan. I also welcome Councillor Gráinne Maguire, her intern, Noel Monahan, and his mother and grandmother, who are in a supervisory capacity for his time in Leinster House. I also welcome Nessa and Angie Teehan.

Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome the guests of Senator Cathal Byrne, Maeve, Marian and Angelina and the Senator's intern Charlie. I welcome them to Seanad Éireann. I call Senator Mary Fitzpatick.

I welcome the guests of Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice to the Public Gallery. You are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. Anois, we will have Senator McCarthy.

Anois, the Acting Leader to respond on the Order of Business.

The Acting Leader without interruption.

The Acting Leader without interruption.

I welcome the guests of usher, León de Barra, and also the guest of Deputy Brendan Smith. They are welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank them for being here today.

Before we commence, I remind Senators that they may only speak once on Report Stage except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. On Report Stage, each non-Government amendment must be seconded. The Minister is most welcome back to Seanad Éireann.

Without fear of punishment, I am sure.

Is the amendment being pressed?

Does anybody else wish to comment before Senator McDowell does a final round? No. Senator McDowell, please.

The Senator is drifting slightly off the topic of the amendment.

Is the amendment being-----

No, no, no. Senator-----

I know, but the rules of-----

I know. The only person allowed to speak twice is-----