I have notice from Senator Malcolm Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to make a statement on the extent of trade between Ireland and Canada and to outline how the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement, CETA, between Ireland and Canada has helped develop this trade. I have also received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan of the following matter: The need for the Minis…

Before I call Senator Chambers, I want to make a few remarks. We are grateful to the people and country of Greece for their contribution to the world, not only for giving us the meaning and idea of democracy but also for the very word itself. Ireland is unique in having the only capital city with a street named after the Greek language. This year, Greece celebrates the 200th anniversary of the beginning of its war of independence. Among those who fought in that struggle was General Richard Church, from County Cork,…

It is Greek Street, behind the Four Courts. The next time the Senator goes by the Four Courts he will be able to see the only street in the whole world named after the Greek language.

I thank the Senator. It has been brought up at the commission. We are following up on that.

I thank Senators for raising the important issue of abuse - a number of Senators have done so - and particularly online abuse and the need for it to be tackled, not just for politicians but for all citizens. We are well aware of the issue of bullying in schools and online. People sending anonymous messages cannot be traced and suffer no consequences. It is an issue not just for this House and the Dáil but for society, and I thank Senators for raising it, particularly as it relates to our Tánaiste, which highlights …

Senator Bacik has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 12 be taken before No. 1." It has been seconded by Senator Hoey. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept the amendment.

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

I welcome the Minister. Fáilte go dtí an Seanad a Aire. I thank her for coming to the Seanad to discuss the important topic of tourism and the challenges that are ahead of us. She has ten minutes.

Dáil Éireann has passed the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020 on 11 March 2021, without amendment. Dáil Éireann has agreed on 11 March 2021 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020. Dáil Éireann passed the Criminal Procedure Bill 2021 on 11 March 2021 to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

I have received notice from Senator Mary Seery Kearney that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to make a statement on the commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015. I have also received notice from Senator Rónán Mullen of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the conditions applied by the Department and…

I note the Minister of State is replying to all the Commencement matters today, which is unprecedented. I thank her on behalf of the Seanad for taking time out of her busy schedule to come here to reply to the six matters today.

I want to wish everyone on the Emerald Isle and, of course, the over 70 million people of Irish heritage living abroad a happy St. Patrick's Day. Article 2 of the Constitution states that the Irish nation cherishes its special affinity with people of Irish heritage living overseas. This St. Patrick's Day we will celebrate every member of that global Irish community. From the home of the Parliament of the people of Ireland and from the Irish nation, beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh go léir.

It is grown in a solution that was developed by NASA. I thank the Senator for the horticultural lesson and his kind words.

I thank the Senator for raising the issue of the undocumented, both in the United States and Ireland. I call ceannaire an Chomhaontais Ghlais sa Seanad, an Seanadóir Pauline O'Reilly.

Sin nuacht iontach ar na daltaí atá learning through the medium of Irish in primary and secondary schools sa Tuaisceart.

Gabh mo leithscéal. There is an issue in relation to privilege in this House. We all know about the new Standing Orders that have been brought in in this House on foot of legal action taken against Members of the Oireachtas.

I want the Senator to be aware that is an issue on the topic he is talking about.

To be clear, anyone is entitled to raise issues in this House and that is what this Parliament is about but there is a counterbalance in relation to individual rights and we must be very aware of those rights. Ar aghaidh leat.

I thank the Senator for raising the memory of Billy Fox and his courageous service to the State, which cost him his life. I know that Coillte has a memorial forest for him in his home county. On this occasion, it would be fitting for Members to reflect upon Members who have gone before us. As the Senator has stated, however, very few had to make the ultimate sacrifice because they were public representatives who stood up for what they believed in and spoke out against injustice on all sides. Senator McGahon's sugge…