Will the Senator send me what she received?

For the benefit of Members, if Members put in Commencement matters, they should receive up-to-date information. Whatever the reply is, if something is happening today and the Senator got a reply yesterday in which that information was not included, I think-----

I welcome from St. Mac Dara’s Community College in Templeogue transition year students Kate Fairbrother and Saoirse O'Callaghan, who are working hard for Senator Evanne Ní Chuilinn. I am sure they will give her a very high rating among Members of the Seanad.

I welcome the Minister of State back to the Seanad.

Is that agreed? Agreed.

I thank the Minister and Minister of State for being here. I also thank all the Members for their contributions.

When is it proposed to sit again?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Eileen Lynch - The need for the Minister for Finance to make a statement on the introduction of incentivising savings and investment accounts for Irish savers. Senator Manus Boyle - The need for the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to make a statement on the status of the courthouse in Donegal town. Senator Alice-Mary Higgins - The need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provid…

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Troy.

For the next Commencement matter, we will be joined by the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy. I thank Minister of State, Deputy Troy for being with us to answer the question from Senator Lynch.

We were all saddened to hear of the death of a former Member of this House, a former TD and Minister of State, a man who will always be remembered as one of the architects of our peace process, Dr. Martin Mansergh. It is hard to overstate the contribution that Martin made to the creation of peace and prosperity on this island. He was dedicated and compassionate and his ability to work with those he disagreed with and pursue a greater good is an inspiration to us all. After a life dedicated to the achievement of pea…

I know colleagues will join with me in welcoming the Latvian delegation led by the Speaker of the Latvian Parliament. Thank you for being here with us today, along with your ambassador, the chair of your defence and internal affairs committee, other Members of your Parliament and members of your staff. I thank you for coming to Ireland, to our Seanad. We had a very interesting discussion earlier in relation to the ongoing challenges Latvia has and that we all share in Europe regarding Russia's ongoing use of multip…

We are also joined by representatives of the International Police Association. Thanks for being here today. You are most welcome to Seanad Éireann.

Before I call the next speaker, I welcome the representatives from the International Police Association, which is celebrating 70 years of existence. I thank them for being here. I hope they enjoy the celebrations.

I thought it was about the speeding tickets.

I join my colleagues in expressing sympathies to our colleague, Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee, as well as her father Mossie, her two brothers and her sister, on the sad passing of her mother, who died all too soon.

A copy of the resolution of Seanad Éireann will be sent to the family of former Senator Mansergh.

I welcome the Minister of State to the House for statements on school transport.

Is that agreed? Agreed.