I thank the Minister for her comprehensive response on amendment No. 9. I note she has made a number of important points. I ask for permission to withdraw the amendment and reserve the right to resubmit on Report Stage. I have heard what the Minister has advised.

I propose to move all the amendments.

I move amendment No. 14: In page 19, to delete line 5 and substitute the following: “(i) the duty not only to satisfy existing demand but to stimulate increased demand for Irish language programming and content, in line with the national aim of restoring the Irish language as a spoken language nationwide,”.

Grand. I will speak to them all. I thought I was making life a bit easier for the Acting Chairperson with my haste.

Okay. Má tá cead agam, agus mura miste leis an Aire, labhróidh mé ar na leasuithe go léir in áit iad a ghlacadh go haonarach. Tá súil agam gur féidir leis an Aire labhairt ar na leasuithe ina iomláine fosta agus í ag freagairt. Beginning with amendment No. 14, rather than vague mentions of the Irish language, the specific national aim of restoring the Irish language to use as a spoken language, which is already enshrined in other legislation such as the existing Higher Education Authority Act 1971, should be includ…

I thank the Minister for her answers and I do not totally rule out hope for Report Stage based on what she has said. We probably disagree on some of the technical aspects but that is fair enough. She has committed, particularly in terms of the amendment, and said that she supports an increase in visibility and bolstering the Irish language. Let us find a way to make that work, reach a compromise and try on Report Stage to ensure that is properly reflected and represented in the legislation. I hear what the Minister…

I withdraw the amendment and reserve the right to resubmit.

I move amendment No. 15: In page 19, to delete lines 8 and 9 and substitute the following: “(iii) their diversity of traditions and identities, including religious, ethical, cultural, linguistic and gender diversity, and”. The amendment is very similar to amendment No. 14 and, therefore, I do not intend to speak on it at any great length. On amendment No. 17, the Bill's commitment to access for people with disabilities is commendable. Sinn Féin supports the provision entirely but would like to see it go further. Tr…

I move amendment No. 17: In page 19, line 11, after “to” to insert “, and visible representation on,”.

I move amendment No. 22: In page 19, to delete line 27 and substitute the following: “(d) ensure and increase the development and provision of—”.

I move amendment No. 23: In page 19, line 31, after “encourage” to insert “increased use of the Irish language and”.

I move amendment No. 29: In page 20, after line 40, to insert the following: “(iiia) the protection of workers’ rights;”. It is accepted within the Bill that the repeated viewing of harmful content carries a risk of harm or of being desensitised to harmful content. This risk is particularly relevant when it concerns staff-----

I will, or someone in my stead will.

Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. Mar an gcéanna le comhghleacaithe eile, beidh Sinn Féin ag tacú leis an rún atá os ár gcomhair anocht. The Prüm Convention and the Schengen Agreement are a series of measures that cover cross-border co-operation in the exchange of data regarding DNA, fingerprints and vehicle registration of concerned persons involved in criminal and terrorist activities. As we know from daily experience in this country, cross-border criminal networks are a real threat to the safety and well-being of lar…

Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I apologise for missing her opening contribution. I was at a private briefing of the foreign affairs committee. Oireachtas Members have spoken often on the challenges faced by society here in Ireland, South and North, and across the EU as criminal organisations develop organisationally and technologically in pursuit of their criminal behaviour across EU borders. Unfortunately, technological know-how and skills are not solely the preserve of law-abiding people. The objectives of this pro…

Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire don phlé anocht agus aithním moltóirí an rúin, na Seanadóirí Malcolm Byrne agus Fiona O'Loughlin. I will begin by welcoming the Minister and recognising Senators Malcolm Byrne and O'Loughlin for bringing this legislation before us. I accept that the term "Óglaigh na hÉireann" applies to the Defence Forces. While I do not have the same experience of the Defence Forces as others, either in terms of membership or their input into the life of my community and city and the world around me, si…

It is crazy.

It is the correct one.

That was me.

Hear, hear.