Before I call the next speaker, I welcome guests of Deputy Cormac Devlin: Ian Kiely, Brian Dowling and Tighernán Shaffrey. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann.

I welcome to the Gallery Senator Cosgrove, her niece and nephew Sadhbh and Seán O'Callaghan, her sister-in-law Tara and their friends Muireann, Aisling and Tom. I am glad the Senator is looking after them.

I would like to thank you for sharing your lived experience and thank Senator Nelson Murray for bringing up that important matter today. I welcome guests of Senator Fiona O'Loughlin: Tony O’Halloran, Colm Somers and Alex Byrne. You are all welcome to Seanad Éireann.

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

I am sorry to interrupt the Deputy Leader. I welcome Millstreet Community School. I know they are on a tour and have to keep to a timeline. They are guests of Deputy Aindrias Moynihan. You are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. As is the unofficial rule of Seanad Éireann, there is no homework for the rest of the week when you visit. I thank the Deputy Leader for wishing us all a happy International Men's Day.

Before I ask if the Order of Business is agreed to, I welcome Deputy Cormac Devlin to the Chamber with Eimear Kelly and Debbie Baron. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank them for coming today.

I thank the Minister of State for being with us today.

Before I call the next speaker, I welcome to the Gallery guests of Deputy Martin Daly and Senator Joe O’Reilly. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank them for being here.

Before I call the next speaker, I welcome guests of Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh from the Association of Retired Ambulance Personnel. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank them for all their service down through the years. It is greatly appreciated by all the families and friends of those who they have attended in their time of need. I also welcome guests of Deputy Mattie McGrath from Bridgewater House to Seanad Éireann. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.

When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

There is 15 minutes left and there are five speakers. Will the speakers limit their contributions to three minutes? I also welcome the former general secretary of Fine Gael, Ivan Doherty, and his wife to the Seanad. They are most welcome. They are guests of Senator Joe O'Reilly and are most welcome.

Before I put the question, I welcome guests of Senator Malcolm Noonan from the Third Age Foundation and AgeWell. Apparently, they will be giving out advice later to any Senators who want to join the foundation. They are led by Jimmy Lenihan, who is from Kilkenny. He is a master thatcher as well. He will be giving out advice on thatching roofs as well as ageing well. I also welcome Mike Murphy. I would say Mike Murphy from RTÉ. Mike, you look exactly the same as you did when you were on the "The Live Mike", so if an…

Will the Senators who are claiming a division please rise?

As fewer than five Senators have risen, the amendment is defeated. In accordance with Standing Order 61, the names of Senators who stood will be recorded in the Official Report and the Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad.

I cannot put a vote because not enough Senators have risen.

Will the Senators claiming a division please rise?

As fewer than five Senators have risen I declare the question defeated. In accordance with Standing Order 61, the names of Senators who stood will be recorded in the Official Report and the Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad.

When is it proposed to sit again?

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Mike Kennelly - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on funding for emergency works required at Foildarrig Bridge, Duagh, County Kerry. Senators Seán Kyne, Maria Byrne and Martin Conway - The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on proposals for a European Commission directive on the greening of corporate fleets and its possible impact on the car rental sector. Senat…