Hear, hear.

I second the amendment.

I second the amendment.

I second the amendment.

I asked the Cathaoirleach and ushers to facilitate me in ensuring that there were no young children in the Gallery. I appreciate that. The Leader may have seen some of the work done last month by the Irish Women's Lobby. It took a deep dive into some reading material that has been recommended for schoolchildren by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, NCCA. While many books seemed innocent and helpful enough, a few other entries jumped out. Notably, one book offers detailed instruction on manually bri…

Hardly.

That is the most important thing.

I largely welcome the Bill. It is a hard and often thankless task to balance employer and employee rights, and I know how much of the debate on the legislation in the Dáil and in the committee centred around time periods, whether it would be paid or unpaid, and who would be included or left out of certain provisions. There are those who would tilt the scales entirely in one direction and force employers to pay time and a half to a worker who is out sick for three days, thereby putting the entire country out of busi…

I thank the Senator.

I understand, but I have given the Senator some leeway.

I thank the Senator.

I thank Senator Sherlock for her contribution.

The time is up

Hear, hear.

It is wonderful to have Senator Norris in the House with us. He brings such colour to the place. It is always lovely to see him. It was lovely yesterday that people mentioned him warmly and frequently during the commemorative sitting of Seanad 100 yesterday. It was also lovely to see the retired Members of this House yesterday. We should never forget those men and women who came in here before us and the contribution they have made to the State. I also congratulate the Cathaoirleach, Senator Daly, and everybody els…

I move: That Seanad Éireann calls on the Minister for Health to name the new National Children’s Hospital after Dr. Kathleen Lynn, noting her contribution as Chief Medical Officer in the Irish Citizen Army, and her role in establishing St. Ultan’s Hospital, one of the most important centres for paediatric healthcare in the early years of the Irish State.

Amendment No. 16 has been ruled out of order.

Amendment No. 18 in the name of Senator Higgins has been ruled out of order.

Amendment No. 19 in the name of Senators Craughwell and Boyhan has been ruled out of order.

Amendment No. 20 in the name of Senators Craughwell and Boyhan has been ruled out of order as it would impose a potential charge on the Exchequer.