-----in the manner that the Senator is quoting, it is not fitting of the House.

I know who you were quoting.

Well, within reason.

Before I call the next speaker, I welcome to the Public Gallery Mr. Charles King, a guest of Deputy James O'Connor, and Ms Ann and Mr. Billy Chambers, guests of Deputy Noel McCarthy. I also welcome the representatives of the Irish Countrywomen's Association, ICA, from Donaghmede, who are guests of Deputy Tom Brabazon. I also welcome the guests of Senator O'Loughlin, the mayor of Freehold, New Jersey, Mr. Kevin Kane, and his wife, Ellen. They are here to sign a twinning agreement on Friday night between Freehold and…

We will all be there. I thank the mayor for coming.

I welcome the Minister, Deputy McEntee, to the House. Before we begin, I welcome, from the Western Carer's Association, guests of Deputy Keira Keogh here to the Gallery on both sides, including the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. Also, from Westport, we have a new Senator, Farrah Hoban. Farrah is most welcome here to Seanad Éireann. I thank her for joining us in Seanad Éireann today. We are honoured to have her as a Member. Also here in the Gallery, we have Mary Donovan, Mary Dunlevy Greene, Mary Smith, Miriam Mori…

Is the amendment being withdrawn?

We are dealing with amendments Nos. 1 and 2.

Is everyone happy with amendments Nos. 1 and 2?

Yes.

Is the Senator withdrawing his amendment?

Amendments No. 3 and 4 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

The next speakers are Senators Stephenson and Craughwell. Before I call Senator Stephenson, I welcome guests of the Clerk of the Dáil, Peter Finnegan, to the Gallery. They are most welcome.

I welcome the Minister to the House. She is most welcome. The combined opening speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes. All other Senators have six minutes. The Minister has 15 minutes, and the proposer has five minutes to reply.

Before I call the next speaker, I welcome Councillor Keith Connolly; his wife, Elaine, her parents, Bernie and Cathal, and her great aunt, Phyllis Lavin from Mayo. I hope they are enjoying their time in Leinster House, including Seanad Éireann. Keith's family can rest assured he is doing great work both here and out in the constituency.

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 Diarmuid Wilson - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on his plans to increase fire safety awareness in homes and to ensure funding is available to provide all homes with a working smoke alarm. Senator Eileen Lynch - The need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to make a statement on the installation of a passport printing machine i…

Would Senator McCarthy like to speak?

I thank him for making a dramatic entrance.