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 Paula Butterly - To discuss the NCSE SNA review process and the 2025-26 allocation guidelines. Deputy Darren O'Rourke - To discuss the new guidelines for SNA reviews in 2025-26. Deputy Michael Cahill - To discuss amending the national planning framework and sustainable rural housing guidelines. Deputy John Connolly - To discuss the proposal to close th…

Before I call Deputy Quinlivan, the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach, Deputy Jen Cummins, has a big birthday tomorrow. It is a zero one. We will not ask which one, but "Happy Birthday, Deputy," in advance.

Before proceeding, I would like to read a short note to welcome Julie Lyons and her family to the Gallery. I would like to take a moment of colleagues' time and ask them to join me in saying farewell to Julie, a friend of ours. Julie is retiring on Friday after 34 years in the Houses of the Oireachtas. We all know Julie as our amazing head chef, the woman who keeps the kitchen going and our tummies full. Julie has been with us since 1991, starting as a chef de partie , before being promoted to second head chef in 2…

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Thank you, Deputy.

Thank you, Deputy.

The Minister to respond.

Thank you, Deputy.

Thank you, Deputy. The Minister to respond.

Deputy O'Callaghan, your leader has posed the question.

Thank you Deputy O'Flynn.

Allow the Minister to answer.

Will the Deputy allow the Minister to answer?

Deputy, please.

Deputy.

I thank the Minister. She will have to write to the Deputy.

The Minister and the Deputy can correspond further.

It is not a back-and-forth.

I call the Minister, Deputy Wall. I mean Deputy Wall.

Thank you, Deputy, time is up.