I thank the Senator for sharing that extraordinary story of our connection between Ireland and Tramore and Japan. Anois, an Seanadóir Andrews.

I think the Senator is out of time.

Before I call the next speaker, I welcome the members of the Claregalway Church Choir, who are guests of Deputy John Connolly and Senator Ollie Crowe. You are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. If I was allowed under Standing Orders, I would ask you to sing but I am afraid we do not allow singing here. I have heard a few people sing-----

-----but it might not have been appropriate at the time. You are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I call Senator Fitzpatrick.

Thank you. We join with the Senator in extending our sympathies to the Capuchins and thank them for all of their work, especially on the sad passing of Brother Crowley. May he rest in peace. I call Senator Brady.

I welcome the Minister back to the House. I was saying earlier that we could give her honorary membership because she has been here so many times today. I thank her for taking No. 2, Report and Final Stages of the Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024. I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery Tom and Eileen Ryan, and their son Sean, who also happens to be a councillor in Tipperary. They have come all the way from Tipperary, the home of hurling, I am told. They are here with their and our great frie…

When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Would anyone like to make any comments?

I welcome to Seanad Éireann Ronan Cullen, who is an American intern working with my fellow county man, Deputy Cahill.

I thank everyone for their contributions and the Minister for taking Report and Final Stages of the Health (Scoliosis Treatment Services) Bill 2024.

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Mark Duffy - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to amend section 161 of the Local Government Act 2001 to remove the salary-based restriction that prevents full-time firefighters from serving as local councillors. Senator Joanne Collins - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on housing and services needs in County Limerick t…

Before I call the next speaker, I acknowledge the members of the Marie Buckley group, who are guests of Deputy Aindrias Moynihan. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann.

Anois, the Leader to respond on the Order of Business.

I welcome Newtown and Lobinstown active retirement group, who are guests of our good Minister, Deputy McEntee, who is here with us in the Seanad Chamber. We thank the Minister for being here. I hope they are all having a great day. The microphone is not working. Can you hear?

We will start again. Before we go to the Bill, I welcome the Newtown-Lobinstown active retirement group, who are guests of the Minister, Deputy McEntee, who we are delighted to have with us here in the Chamber. She will be able to welcome them herself. Would she like to welcome the group before I go into the Bill?

There is no discrimination. I know that is the Distinguished Visitors Gallery and that is the other Gallery, but that is only a matter of spacing. They are all welcome here. I hope they enjoy their day in Seanad Éireann.

Amendment No. 8 is in the names of Senators Stephenson, Higgins and Ruane. I understand that Senator Victor Boyhan has permission to move the amendment.

This amendment was already discussed with amendment No. 6. Does the Senator wish to discuss the amendment?

Amendments Nos. 9 and 13 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.