I thank the Minister for that very in-depth analysis of what happened during the negotiations. He will be aware that countries often make commitments they do not live up to. Hopefully, that will change . It needs to change. We do not have the time for statements without action.

Before I call on the Minister, I thank everybody for participating in this important debate. Mary Robinson, at the launch of Seanad 100, set a challenge for the Seanad to take a leading role in regard to climate action justice. I thank members of the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action, including Senator O'Reilly and other Senators, who have used the Seanad Chamber. We have opened our doors to the issue. We have brought members of Foróige, young people from Comhairle na nÓg and other organisation to d…

I thank everybody for their contributions.

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To be clear, the Senator must be careful in her use of language in relation to misleading information. People making statements in the House-----

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Tim Lombard - The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on capacity issues in secondary school places in Clonakilty, County Cork. Senators Micheál Carrigy and Emer Currie - The need for the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to allocate additional third level college places across all therapy courses. Senator Fiona O'Loughlin - The need for the Minis…

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien, to the Seanad Chamber.

Before I call the next Senator, from County Meath, the Mornington Vocal Academy are most welcome here as are St Mary's CBS, Portlaoise. I thank both groups for coming to Seanad Éireann today. I am delighted they are here and I hope they enjoy their day visiting the Houses of their Parliament.

I thank the Senator for remembering the life and sacrifice of Deputy Hales on this, the 100th anniversary of his death, as Senator Lombard has said, on his way to this Parliament. I now call on Senator Buttimer to speak now, please.

I acknowledge the Senator is aware of Standing Orders, but he should be careful of making people identifiable.

We have discussed this previously and the Senator is aware of the Standing Orders. He has to be cognisant of the Standing Orders relating to making people identifiable.

Before I call on the next Senator, I wish to welcome to the Gallery, from Longford, Deputy Flaherty, Mr. Gerald Coyle and his son Liam, who is graduating from the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School today. I congratulate Liam and thank him for coming to Leinster House today. He is most welcome. I call on Senator Boylan.

I will begin the expressions of sympathy for our late friend and colleague, former Senator Terry Brennan, by welcoming Aileen, Tanya, David and Bob, who is watching from the United States. I apologise to Bob, because, as Terry would have been aware, sometimes in a democracy important occasions like this, when we remember a colleague who has gone from us, can be delayed. Tanya is joined by Aoife, Megan and Oran, David is here with Tadgh and close friend, John Meehan. Councillor Peter Savage is here with us. Peter se…

Through the Chair, please.

As it is now 6 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with the order of the Seanad of this day: "That in respect of each of the sections undisposed of, the section is hereby agreed to in Committee, the Schedule is hereby agreed to in Committee, and the Title is hereby agreed to in Committee."

When is it proposed to take Report Stage?

I join Senator Buttimer in welcoming Mr. Cleary to the House. It is so important that in the midst of trouble, people are willing to rise above the climate and see beyond the horizon. I thank him and others for that. I also agree with Senator Buttimer's point about community employment schemes. They are very important to so many communities. The community employment supervisor issue has been raised in this House many times with the current and previous Ministers for Social Protection. Supervisors are seeking a grat…

When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Lynn Boylan - The need for the Minister for Rural and Community Development to make a statement on the current number of dog wardens and the number of prosecutions under the Control of Dogs Act 1986. Senator Robbie Gallagher - The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the expansion of the role of peace commissioners. Senator Seán Kyne - The need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise…

I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Thomas Byrne, to the House.