I thank the Minister, Deputy Roderic O'Gorman, for coming into the House in relation to the issue of the mother and baby homes. Many Senators would have met Ms Sheila O'Byrne, who has been outside the gates of Leinster House on many occasions on this issue. She was in St. Patrick's on the Navan Road. She is a passionate advocate for the rights of people, such as herself, who were in those institutions and a voice that, like many others, must be heard.

The two Senators have a minute between them to respond.

I call on Senator Chambers. I wish her all the best in her new role as Chairman of the Brexit committee.

In accordance with Standing Order 61, I will put the question again.

Amendment No. 3 cannot be moved as it is a physical alternative to amendment No. 2, which has already been agreed to.

Amendments Nos. 7 and 8 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

I have received notice from Senator Martin Conway 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 provide an update on his Department’s plans to improve the water and wastewater infrastructure in the villages of Doolin, Broadford, Cooraclare and Carrigaholt in County Clare. I have also received notice from Senator Pat Casey of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Housing, Lo…

Dáil Éireann has passed the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020 on 25 November 2020, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

I understand that.

You know the procedure.

For the benefit of the House, there is a Standing Order in relation to the issue of things being before the courts. I know what you are talking about in relation to cases that have been prosecuted but I do not want this House to be impacting on any future cases.

I know that.

No, not at this stage.

Is it a point of order?

There is no such thing as a point of information in the Standing Order but, perhaps, the Deputy Leader is willing. It is up to her; she is in possession.

I wish to point out that this is not normal procedure.

Members have an opportunity to raise issues during their contributions. This will not be a general practice.

The Joint Committee on Agriculture and the Marine has completed its consideration of the following motion: That Seanad Éireann approves the following regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2020, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 13 November 2020.

I have received notice from Senator Eugene Murphy that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the treatment and care of prisoners with a mental illness in Irish prisons. I have also received notice from Senator Regina Doherty of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the future of transgender healthcare in Ireland. I have also received notice from Senato…

I welcome former Senator and now Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, to address the House and Senator Murphy on the issue he has tabled.