I remind Members that each group has eight minutes. That will equal the amount of time we have for the debate, so whoever has been allocated might consider sharing with their colleagues. The next group is the Fine Gael group of Senators Duffy, Cathal Byrne and Kelleher. Does Senator Kelleher want to speak for two minutes?

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, to the House. Senator Flynn was in possession. However, first I have a proposal from Senator Rabbitte.

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Is that agreed? Agreed.

I call Senator Tully.

Are you sharing?

Thank you, Minister. Thanks to everybody for your contributions.

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O'Connor, to Seanad Éireann.

When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Dáil Éireann has passed the National Oil Reserves Agency (Amendment) Bill 2026 on 25 March 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2026 on 25 March 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Collins, chuig an Seomra. I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Sharon Keogan - The need for the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to make a statement on the provision of a system for capturing and publishing information on missed international protection interviews. Senator Mary Fitzpatrick - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to give an update on the…

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Seán Kyne - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the reimbursement of drugs to slow the progress of the symptoms of Friedreich's ataxia. Senator Teresa Costello - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the establishment of a cross-border scheme for oral immunotherapy treatment for food allergies. Senator Nessa Cosgrove - The need for the Minister for Housing, Loc…

The Minister of State is most welcome to Seanad Éireann. The first Commencement matter is by an Seanadóir Kyne.

Before I call the next speaker, on the Greek national day I welcome to Seanad Éireann the Greek ambassador to Ireland. Of course, Greece is a country associated with creativity, resilience and the democratic spirit, a spirit that is needed now more than ever. From philosophy to science, from the arts to mathematics, Greece has offered and enriched the world with its ideas and its enabling of civilisation. It is important to acknowledge that not only did Greece give us democracy - the very word itself and the roots …

It took six hours so I did not make the Irish Olympic team on the basis of it. This year, 2026, also marks the 45th anniversary of Greece joining the European Union and we thank it for its support for Ireland throughout the last decade in terms of Brexit. We look forward to working with Greece on sharing prosperity and future ideas in this challenging time for the world. On Greece's national day, I welcome the ambassador and thank him for being with us. I also thank all the people in the Greek community in Ireland …

Before I call the next speaker I welcome to the Gallery guests of Senator Martin Conway. They are his cousin Anastacia Beary and Kath O'Leary. You are both welcome to Seanad Éireann. Anois, an Seanadóir Joe Conway.

I do not have any running order. It is fine if the Senators are happy. Senator Conway was here first but Senator Craughwell can go next.

Before I call the next Senator, I welcome the Speaker of the Parliament of the Isle of Man, the Honourable Juan Watterson, and a member of that Parliament, Mr. John Wannenburgh, who are guests of Senator Gerard Craughwell. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann and I thank them for visiting Leinster House.

As one Senator inadvertently voted twice, the result of the vote has been amended.