Stop. That is hypocrisy.

I move: “That Seanad Éireann: notes: - the success of the National Cancer Strategies since their inception; - there are more people surviving cancer in Ireland than ever; - the importance of screening programmes such as BreastCheck and BowelScreen; - the success of the HPV immunisation programme; - the work of the National Cancer Registry Ireland; -one in two of us will get cancer in our lifetime; - that unfortunately one in three of us will die from cancer; - based on the most recent EU data available, Ireland has…

I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response and thank all contributors for their support for the motion. It is safe to say this issue affects every family and community and goes to the hearts of many who have a vested and very personal interest in cancer survival. I acknowledge Senator Clifford-Lee's concerns about medical cards, which Senator Maria Byrne also raised. It is always difficult where there are thresholds and means tests. That will be looked at in forthcoming budgets. Senator Clifford-L…

Amendments Nos. 16 to 18, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Amendments Nos. 19, 26, 27, 51, 53, 64, and 66 to 70, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 27 is a logical alternative to amendment No. 26. Amendments Nos. 19, 26, 27, 51, 53, 64, and 66 to 70, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Amendments Nos. 20 to 25, inclusive, are related. Amendment No. 23 is a logical alternative to No. 22. Amendments Nos. 22 to 25, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Amendment No. 21 in the names of Senators Sherlock, Hoey, Moynihan and Wall cannot be moved.

Amendments Nos. 29, 50, 107, 109, 112 to 118, inclusive, 120, 121 and 128 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Amendment No. 30 in the names of Senators Sherlock, Hoey, Moynihan and Wall is out of order because of a potential charge on the Revenue.

Amendments Nos. 31 and 32 by Senator Higgins are out of order as there is a potential charge on the Revenue.

Does the Minister wish to respond? I know there is a division in the Dáil.

Is that agreed? Agreed.

The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re arrangements for the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022, to be taken at conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 - Second Stage, to be taken at 11.45 a.m. and to conclude after two hours if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, to group spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes - time may be shared - and to all other Senator…

I thank Senators for their contributions this morning. We started with Senator Malcolm Byrne, joined by Senator Eugene Murphy, congratulating the silver medallists in the European Athletics Championships on their great performance in setting a new Irish record time. They are Sophie Becker, Rhasidat Adeleke, Phil Healy and Sharlene Mawdsley. I congratulate them and am sure all Members of the House will join me in those congratulations. It is testament to the investment over a number of years in sport of all hues in …

-----but it is not stated that it would be guillotined. I am told that it is not to assist the Government but to assist the Bills Office, which is under significant pressure at the moment with a number of Bills. There were more than 1,000 amendments to the Planning and Development Bill. The Bills Office is under significant pressure and this is to assist it, not the Government. It is not the intention to guillotine the Bill on that date.

The intention is to take Committee and Remaining Stages together. I will not be accepting the amendment. Senators Craughwell and Lombard raised the issue of "Prime Time" last night. I did not see the full report but I will look back on it. I saw the clips of it and it did not look good. The Minister has indicated that the Department is taking the matter of equine welfare and responsibility for the food chain seriously. The welfare of horses is protected by legislation, placing responsibility on owners and those who…

I acknowledge Senator Byrne's contribution on that. Senator McDowell joined with Senator Craughwell in his comments. I have responded to that.

I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, in the event of the Second Stage of the Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022 being completed on Thursday, 13th June, 2024, the Committee and Remaining Stages of the Bill shall be taken on Thursday, 20th June, 2024, and amendments proposed to the Bill shall reach the Clerk not later than 11 a.m. on Monday, 17th June, 2024.

That is all right. I welcome the Minister to the Chamber, and I acknowledge his work and advocacy in bringing forward this comprehensive and complex Bill, and his work and that of his officials over a large number of years. I also acknowledge the Members of both Houses who have been involved in the legislative process. I particularly commend my colleague, Senator Seery Kearney, on her advocacy, including bringing those involved in the surrogacy issue before a meeting of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party a number of…

I join others in congratulating those candidates around the country who have been elected to our local authorities and the European Parliament. It takes great courage to put your name on a ballot paper. It is a very public interview. Not everyone can succeed. The fact that so many people are still interested in participating in our democracy is hugely important and necessary. I send congratulations to all of those who have succeeded and commiserations to those who did not. Many will get another turn in the future. …