Go raibh maith agat.

A Theachta, beidh seans ann i gceann cúpla nóiméad.

One speaker.

Deputy Doherty, you will have an opportunity in a few moments.

A Aire, le do thoil.

Chun críoch a chur leis an díospóireacht, leanfaimid ar aghaidh go dtí an Teachta Pat Buckley.

Go raibh maith agat, a Theachta. Tá leasú----

The Tánaiste has moved the amendment.

There is a Government amendment agus mar sin is í an cheist ná go n-aontófar an leasú, that the amendment be made. Na Teachtaí atá ar thaobh na ceiste aibridís "Tá".

I understand that it is included in the Tánaiste's----

What we can do is a short suspension and verify that with the Debates Office.

In accordance with Standing Order 85(2), the division is postponed until the next weekly division time.

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 Richard Boyd Barrett - To discuss the situation in Iran, and implications for Ireland. Deputy Joe Cooney - To discuss the regular reporting of the defective concrete block appeals board. Deputy Albert Dolan - To discuss battery energy storage systems and solar planning guidelines in rural Ireland. Deputy Tom Brabazon - To discuss the NCAM works in nort…

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 Thomas Gould - To discuss the need to provide Leap cards to families experiencing homelessness outside of Dublin. Deputy Joe Cooney - To discuss the regular reporting of the defective concrete blocks appeals board. Deputy Michael Cahill - To discuss amending the national planning framework and the sustainable rural housing guidelines. Deputy Naoise Ó C…

The Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has completed its consideration of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill 2025 and has made amendments thereto.

Ar an gcéad dul síos, fáiltím roimh an deis páirt a ghlacadh sa díospóireacht inniu. Ar ndóigh, tá riachtanais ag pobal na Gaelainne ar fud na bliana, ní hamháin le linn Sheachtain na Gaeilge. Táim chun é sin a bhrú chun cinn i gcónaí. Is maith an rud é go bhfuil deis againn labhairt inniu ach beimid ag brú chun cinn riachtanais phobal na Gaelainne ar fud na bliana chomh maith. Cloisimid i gcónaí go bhfuil dúshláin ann ó thaobh an líon daoine atá ag labhairt na Gaeilge go laethúil, agus is cinnte go bhfuil. Is mait…

Last year, Sport Ireland commissioned Safe Sport International to conduct a needs analysis in the area of safe sport for adults. The analysis was to include extensive consultation with sports sector stakeholders, including people with lived experience in the area. Can the Minister of State advise the House of the up-to-date position on the report and the future guidance it was to inform?

I thank the Minister of State. It is good to know that the research is advancing and he expects a report in the weeks ahead. I presume the report will contain conclusions and an implementation plan. How will he ensure that the outcomes of the research are implemented across various sporting organisations? Has additional funding been allocated to Sport Ireland to conduct research and put in place an implementation plan?

Many of the concerns we have heard arose from athletes and their experiences. A key group of adults who are involved in sport are referees and their officials. All too often, we hear of the abuse and stress piled on them. Will the plan, and various research and outcomes from the report, examine the position of referees and the support that may be needed in that regard? They are a vital part of sport. There would not be a competition without a person standing in the middle of the pitch. We also need to make sure the…

Organisations funded by Tusla under section 56 of the Child and Family Agency Act are delivering a huge range of vital services, such as youth services, in communities around the country. Cloyne Diocesan Youth Services, CDYS, is a typical example in my own community. Can the Minister outline the efforts being made to address the costs associated with auto-enrolment for these organisations?