I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Peter Burke, to the House.

That is perfectly okay. I thank the Minister of State for his contribution.

Is that agreed? Agreed.

When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

The House stands adjourned until 9.30 a.m. on Monday, 12 July 2021, in the Dáil Chamber in accordance with the order of the Seanad today.

I have received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the proposed transfer of 3,500 local authority water services staff to Irish Water by 31 July 2021. I have also received notice from Senator Emer Currie of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Social Protection to make a statement on the opportunities availab…

The leader of the Fianna Fáil grouping in Seanad Éireann, Senator Lisa Chambers, will outline the Order of Business this morning.

I thank Senator Chambers for outlining the Order of Business.

I have received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the commitment made under the programme for Government to reform the judicial review process. I have also received notice from Senator Erin McGreehan of the following matter: The need for the Taoiseach to engage, under the shared island unit initiative, with schools across …

Before proceeding to the next Commencement matter, I am appointing Senator Flynn as a Cathaoirleach Sealadach to Seanad Éireann. This is the first morning on which she is going to chair a session of Seanad Éireann. As Members know, her appointment by the Taoiseach as the first member of the Traveller community to serve in the Oireachtas was hailed by Pavee Point and the National Women's Council as historic. The father of the House, Senator Norris, talked about it as being a huge advance for Seanad Éireann and the O…

I thank the Senator for her work on that important committee.

I call now Senator Boyhan who is leading the Opposition speakers.

I do not think that the Senator should canvass in the House.

Leading for the Civil Engagement Group, I call Senator Flynn. I congratulate you on taking the Chair in the House. You did an excellent job.

Can we hear only from the Leader on the Order of Business?

The Leader without interruption. I do not want Senators interrupting the Leader while she is responding on the Order of Business.

Senator Gavan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 18 be taken before No. 1." The amendment was seconded by Senator Boyhan. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed. Senator Flynn proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That the proceedings of Committee Stage of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 8.30 p.m." Is the amendment be…

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.