I welcome Willie Swaine, Gavin Geraghty and Darren Byrne to the Gallery. They are guests of Senator Andrews.

I was wondering who the new Senators joining us on the left-hand side of the Chamber were. They are from St. Michael's Nursing Home in Caherconlish. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. They look very comfortable there. Some of them are in their wheelchairs but I think they would fit in. They are guests of Deputy Sheehan.

Is the Senator seconding the motion?

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

I thank the Leader for outlining the Order of Business. Senator Aubrey McCarthy has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 58 (1) be taken before No. 1." Is that agreed? Agreed.

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit agus le gach Seanadóir. It is important that a debate on volunteerism takes place in Seanad Éireann in light of the fact that it is nearly 20 years since the publication of the book Bowling Alone about how people are getting more isolated in a world that has so much connection online that in the real world people are not going out and helping others which obviously benefits society but also benefits the individuals involved in it. Bowling Alone described how America was changing …

When is it proposed to take Report Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

When is it proposed to sit again?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

I welcome the Minister to the House for the Committee and Remaining Stages of the Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026. I am sure he will allow me to welcome Mary Barron, Helen Fitzgerald, Elaine Hayes, Mary Flynn, Mary Peters, Anne Maher and Anne Marie Farrell who are all in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery, as they should be. It is where all dignitaries are placed. As they are all from Tipperary, they are Tipperary dignitaries. They are all members of the youth club in Tipperary. They are …

Amendments Nos. 4 to 6, inclusive, and 8 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

I ask the Senator to speak to the amendments.

People will be allowed to come in. I will let the Minister finish.

The Minister, without interruption. Everyone will be allowed to come back in.

If Senators want to come back in, I ask them-----

I ask everyone to stick to the rules.

I can read out the amendments. This relates to reviews of the working of the Act.

I am allowing latitude but there are Members-----

I will read out the amendment: "Within three months of the passing of this Act-----"