On the basis of considerable filibustering of this important legislation both yesterday and today-----

I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the Order of the House today, the proceedings on No. 1 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion at 3 p.m. by the putting of one question from the Chair, which shall, in relation to amendments, include only those set down or accepted by Government.

I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to her.”

Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

The Order of Business is No. 1, the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025 - Second Stage, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude at 6 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, any other Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be given no less than ten minutes to reply to the debate; No. 2, the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025 - Second Stage…

I thank all Senators for their contributions, starting with Senator O'Loughlin, supported by Senators Tully, Scahill and Boyhan, who spoke on the pausing of the cuts to SNA numbers. The Minister has indicated that SNAs play a crucial role in our schools, that she knows what they mean to school communities, parents and the children they support, and that she has listened carefully to all of the issues raised by parents and school communities in recent days. She reiterates that there were no cuts to SNA numbers. She …

I second the motion.

The Minister of State is welcome. I acknowledge the Government's swift decision in relation to a decision to enact legislation to ban the use of scramblers in public places in memory of Grace Lynch. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Grace's family, to her mother, Siobhán, and her siblings for their tragic loss. The Minister of State might be able to fill us in regarding what the timeline on that might be. I also acknowledge the roads funding announced today. It not just a case of people perhaps getting from A to…

Tomorrow morning at 10.30 a.m.

The Order of Business is No. 1, Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 1 p.m. with proceedings thereon, if not previously concluded, to be brought to a conclusion at 2 p.m. by the putting of one question by the Chair which shall, in relation to amendments, include only those set down or accepted by the Government; No. 54, motion 1, Private Members' motion regarding maternal mental health supports, to be taken at 2 p.m., with the time allocated to this debate not to exceed two …

I thank all Senators for their contributions. Senator O'Loughlin acknowledged the killing of ten people and the injuries to 29 people in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. Our thoughts go out to the families of all those involved. We have had many visits to the country by taoisigh for St. Patrick's Day and other such business. Relations between our two countries are very important. Our thoughts go out to all involved. The Senator also raised the new school in Monasterevin, which is an asset to the community. …

Tomorrow morning at 9.30 a.m.

The Order of Business is No. 1, the Health Information Bill 2024 - Second Stage, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude at 6.15 p.m. with the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, any other Senators not to exceed five minutes and the Minister to be given no less than ten minutes to reply to the debate; No. 2, statements on apprenticeships, to be taken at 6.30 p.m. and to conclude at 8 p.m. with the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed …

I thank all Senators for their contributions, starting with Senator Rabbitte who spoke about Internet safety day. I acknowledge the comments of Senators McCormack and Mullen on this matter. Senator Rabbitte spoke about the Data Protection Act and the fact that section 30(6) has not been enacted. She called for a law on the sexual exploitation of children being dressed as adults for the purpose of gratification. She called for a debate with the Minister. I will request a debate on that. Senator McCormack, in that ve…

I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for choosing this matter. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of education, Deputy Moynihan, and thank him for coming here this morning. I would like to acknowledge the national development plan investment package for education of some €1.6 billion, which is part of a €7.6 billion capital plan up to 2030. I also acknowledge the investment in four schools in Galway West and the ten across County Galway. The four in Galway West are St. Joseph’s Special School, Scoil Mhuir…

I thank the Minister of State for the response. I am heartened by the fact that the Government will engage on projects such as this one. There are always projects which, for whatever reason, either fall off a list or are delayed. Money may be freed up as a result. There is capacity within the system, and I will certainly be working with the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Deputy Harris, to ensure that additional capital funding is released. I urge the Tánaiste to engage with the Minister for public expenditure, …

The Order of Business is No. 54, motion 1, a Private Members' motion regarding a shingles vaccination programme, to be taken at 12.15 p.m., with the time allocated to this debate not to exceed two hours.

I thank all Senators for their contributions. Senator Fitzpatrick started by welcoming the recent Cabinet decision on Grace's law, which will ban the use of scramblers in public places. She acknowledged that the Minister for Transport will propose regulations to implement a total ban on scrambler use in public places and strengthen the existing enforcement powers of An Garda Síochána, with the intention of closing off any cases where scrambler use may previously have been legal outside appropriate off-road settings…

The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on inland and marine fisheries, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude at 6.15 p.m., with the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, those of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, those of any other Senators not to exceed five minutes, and the Minister to be given no less than ten minutes to reply; No. 2, motion regarding the proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of a proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the agreement between …

I thank all the Senators for their contributions this evening. Senator O'Loughlin acknowledged the number of events for St. Brigid's Day, especially in Kildare. The Senator also commented about the sad passing of Vivian Carroll. He was a stalwart of Newbridge and Kildangan. May he rest in peace. His family and friends are in my thoughts. Senator O'Loughlin also welcomed the fact that Grace's law, which proposes to ban the use of scramblers in public places, has been approved by Cabinet. The Minister proposes to int…