That concludes the debate. I thank the Minister for coming back to the House following the vote in the Dáil.

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Fiona O'Loughlin - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the timeline for the rebuild of St. Anne's Special School, The Curragh, County Kildare. Senator Sarah O'Reilly - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to make a statement on the proposed launch of special and inclusive classes. Senator Mark Duffy - The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement …

Before we move to the first Commencement matter, I welcome a delegation from New Jersey to Seanad Éireann They have been with the Chair of the education committee and me over the past number of hours, exchanging ideas and building friendships. Most of all, I thank Deputy Speaker Carol Murphy for being here. She is most welcome. She is no stranger to this House. She is the leader of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus and had the idea for the New Jersey Ireland Trade Commission, which has been established in…

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Moynihan, to the House.

On foot of what Senator Keogan has been speaking about, we will be bringing in the social media companies. They had a policy before whereby Members could contact them directly when there were issues relating to online posting. This is something we will be addressing in relation to the protection of Senators who are doing their work in the House and the level of abuse they receive online, which, sadly, is increasing. Unfortunately, it does not appear that everything that should be done is being done by the social me…

Before I call the next speaker, I welcome the guests of Deputy Mattie McGrath from Tipperary, who are members of Cahir Active Retirement. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann and I thank them for being here today.

Before I call the next speaker I welcome Scoil Mhuire na n-Áird from Shillelagh in Wicklow. The students are guests of Deputy Brennan. I was talking to the Deputy earlier and, as is the tradition in the House, there is no homework for the rest of the week. The students should make sure their teachers enforce that law because if it is said here it must be law. Anois, an Seanadóir Fitzpatrick.

With excellent timing, I call Senator Robbie Gallagher.

Spot on.

Dáil Éireann agreed on 15 April 2026 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the International Protection Bill 2026. Dáil Éireann passed the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025 on 15 April 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Ollie Crowe - The need for the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to make a statement on the level of administration involved for families in accessing student grants, in particular for the self-employed. Senator Mary Fitzpatrick - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on plans to legislate to give local authorities g…

There is a change to the running order. I understand that the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, will lead off for us today, with the first Commencement matter being taken by Senator Joe Conway.

Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome St. Michael's National School from Castlepollard in Westmeath to Seanad Éireann. They are guests of the Minister, Deputy Burke. As is the tradition in Seanad Éireann when we have a visiting school, there is no homework for the rest of the week.

I call on the Deputy Leader to respond to the Order of Business.

No. There is only one contribution allowed.

Amendment No. 28 is a recommittal, so it will be a Committee-style debate. Amendments Nos. 28, 29, 306, and 309 to 328, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

I am sorry, Senator. I apologise. I was due to welcome the Arklow retirement group to the Seanad Chamber. I hope they enjoy their visit.

I apologise.

Amendments Nos. 170, 173 to 175, inclusive, 184, 185, 189 and 273 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Would the Minister like to say a few words before we put the final question?