I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I would also like to welcome a very special guest. The 2025 Rose of Tralee, Katelyn Cummins, an apprentice electrician, is most welcome to Seanad Éireann, along with John Dwan, her apprentice supervisor and sponsor, and his wife Noreen, from County Laois, and Steve, director of operations for the Rose of Tralee Festival. I have known Steve for many years and he has been doing great work in Kerry. I am delighted to welcome the Rose of Tralee here as an example of apprent…

I have been called way worse than that.

Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire, an Teachta Browne, go dtí an Seanad. Anois, we will have statements on Storm Chandra. The Minister will speak for ten minutes, group spokespersons for eight minutes and all other Senators five minutes, and the Minister will be called on to reply no later than 9.20 p.m.

I thank the Minister. The first Senator to speak will be Senator Flaherty.

Do Senators Murphy and Kennelly wish to share time?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Maria Byrne - The need for the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht to make a statement on the provision of a new library in Limerick city. Senator Mike Kennelly - The need for the Minister for Finance to make a statement on plans in place to support our citizens returning to Ireland to live and work, specifically in relation to mortgage approval, car insurance and health insurance.…

I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Before I call Senator Byrne, I welcome Ciara Bree to the Seanad Chamber. She is a transition year student from St. Dominic's College in Cabra and is contributing to work in the office of Senator Patricia Stephenson.

The clock is currently not working. I apologise for that. I will have to guide speakers with a gentle ring of the bell.

The clock is not working. The Senator has another minute.

Before I call the next speaker, I welcome the guests of Deputy William Aird from the Holy Family Senior School in Portlaoise. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. Thanks for coming. I am sure the Deputy has told his guests that we, in the Seanad, do not allow students to be given any homework for the rest of the week after their visit to Seanad Éireann.

Let us see how they get on in the Dáil. Anois, an Seanadóir Tully.

Before I call on the Leader I welcome the visitors from Ratoath College, County Meath, who are guests of Deputy Gillian Toole. They also have no homework for the rest of the week, just like the previous school.

Senator Nicole Ryan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 11 be taken before No. 1." Senator Andrews seconded the motion and the Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept the amendment.

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Amendments Nos. 264 to 268, inclusive, 271 and 273 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Amendments Nos. 276, 277, 281, 282, 286, 288, 290, 291, 295 and 297 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Amendments Nos. 303 to 306, inclusive, and 309 are related and may be discussed by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

For the benefit of Members, it is a Government amendment. The acceptance of this amendment involves the deletion of section 91. While it says that a new section will be inserted, the amendment providers the deletion of the section.