I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Paul Murphy - To discuss appropriate funding and resources for the treatment of allergies. Deputy Mark Wall - To discuss the need for an ASD class for Scoil Bhríde, Lackagh, County Kildare. Deputy David Cullinane - To discuss investment in Waterford port as a hub for renewable energy generation. Deputy Erin McGreehan - To discuss the forthcoming nation…

Would Members believe I was a member of Foróige back in my youth?

I thank Deputy Cullinane. How nice of him to say so.

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O’Donnell. The Government has indicated that it is opposing the Second Reading of the Bill.

Thank you, Taoiseach. Deputy Doherty to respond.

Thank you, Taoiseach.

Deputy Doherty to respond.

Thank you, Taoiseach. The time is up. Deputy Doherty to respond.

The time is up. The Deputy’s point is made. I call the Taoiseach to respond.

The time is up. I call Deputy Kenny.

The time is up Taoiseach. Deputy Cairns to respond.

Thank you, Taoiseach.

Thank you, Taoiseach. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty is next.

I thank the Taoiseach.

Before I move on, Deputy Richard O'Donoghue would like to welcome TY students and teachers from St. Mary's Secondary School in Charleville, County Cork. The students include students from Limerick, Cork, India and Ukraine. I make special mention to the Deputy's niece, Eimear. Eimear O'Donoghue is also the Deputy's godchild. It is going to be an expensive day for Deputy O'Donoghue. Thank you for attending Leinster House and I hope you enjoy your visit.

Is the Bill being opposed?

We just cannot have this, Deputy Murphy.

We cannot have this interaction.

Deputy Murphy made his point already.

We are not doing this, Deputy Murphy. We are not doing this.