To build further on the exchange between the Taoiseach and Deputy Fitzpatrick, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade previously indicated in this House that a new Brexit omnibus Bill will be needed in light of the current state of negotiations. When can we expect that Bill and what communication, if any, will be had between the Government and our friends in the Northern Ireland Executive?

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In respect of the €750 billion the EU announced for Covid-19 recovery and the portion that Ireland might receive, has Brexit been considered?

Of course, as the Minister will know, there is also Broadford Rovers in Ballinteer, the finest Rovers of the lot. I pay tribute to the Minister, Shane Ross, and his service to the Oireachtas over many years, and especially to my constituency, Dublin Rathdown, as my local Deputy. I have absolute admiration and respect for him continuing in this important ministerial role during this extremely difficult time for our State and community. I want to raise two substantive issues relating to sport. I join with Deputies Ji…

I have two very brief questions. A number of people have mentioned the issue of a co-ordinated response to when we might move out of the restrictions process. Will the Taoiseach detail what engagement he has had with either the President of the European Commission, Ms Ursula von der Leyen, who set out the roadmap, or with the British Prime Minister or Government on how this could be co-ordinated? With regard to the provision of childcare raised by Deputy Mattie McGrath, will the Taoiseach update the House on what s…

Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh. Like the previous speaker, Deputy Gannon, as appropriate, I would like to thank very much the good people of Dublin Rathdown for electing me to this Chamber. It is an honour of which I am immensely aware and humbled by, and as long as I am a Member of this House, I hope to serve them to the best of my capabilities. I am delighted to make my first contribution on this key issue of reflections on the most recent European Council meeting. The European Union, and everything that go…

I wish to ask two questions. The first follows the points made by Deputy Harkin on the ongoing negotiation process between the EU and the UK. Can the Minister of State outline a timetable by which the European Council can expect updates on progress from the EU chief negotiator, Mr. Michel Barnier? In a speech today or yesterday he identified four areas where there is difficulty and how they might be approached. My second question relates to the MFF and timelines. Can the Minister of State indicate when the European…