I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that No. 96, motion 3, be taken before No. a 1. I am pleased we are moving forward with the reopening in recognition of the reality of the state of play with regard to Covid and I look forward to the full relaxing of restrictions as soon as possible. As much as we can enjoy ourselves now, we must not forget what still needs to be done, both in moving forward and in assessing what is now in our past. A full inquiry into the effectiveness, the necessity and the scope of…

Hear, hear.

I would like to withdraw the amendment.

Last week, a group of third level students released the findings of research they conducted into the operation of the HSE My Options helpline regarding the advice given to women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. The findings of the research are truly horrifying and include evidence of the various My Options counsellors urging women to make their first abortion appointment, even in cases where the women made it clear that they were still very conflicted about whether to proceed with the abortion. It is obvious fr…

I am sorry; Ann Lovett was a friend of mine. I cannot believe that I have to deal with this every single time I get up to speak in this Chamber.

I am spoken down to in here every time. It is nothing short of bullying.

Gianna Care is also available to help and support young girls who find themselves pregnant. These options must be given to young girls seeking options from the HSE through the My Options helpline. I am hoping that the HSE, if its representatives are listening in today, will come out strongly stating that the services it is providing give options to those seeking help. If not, maybe they should rename the site "My Option" and not My Options.

I join with everybody who has expressed their sympathy to the Murphy family. I believe some Senators did so earlier on the Commencement. I also express sympathy to all who have lost family in tragic circumstances. I cannot begin to imagine what the past weeks have been like for them and I continue to urge everyone to respect their privacy at this time. There have been some important conversations in this country over the past few days, some of which have been helpful, insightful and constructive, although others we…

I second the amendment.

I have seconded Senator Boyhan's amendment. I am heartened by the support given to it by Senator Malcolm Byrne. I have spoken to a number of independent councillors in his area and in Senator Currie's area, who are adamant that councillors should be part of this board. I welcome the support. Too often, councillors are left out of strategically important infrastructural boards around the country and it is important that we start to look at the expertise we have within local government and utilise it.

Amendment No. 7 has been ruled out of order.

Amendments Nos. 10 to 12, inclusive, have been ruled out of order.

Amendments Nos. 10 to 12, inclusive, are outside the subject matter of the Bill. There is a note for the Senator on that.

We must dispose of the amendment first.

If the Senator wishes to bring the matter up with the Seanad Office after the debate, she is welcome to do so.

Amendment No. 14 has been ruled out of order.

When is it proposed to take Report Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

When is it proposed to take Final Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.