Is that agreed? Agreed.

When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

I congratulate the Minister of State.

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Victor Boyhan - The need for the Taoiseach to make a statement on progress on the implementation of the Dublin city centre task force, in particular the role Dublin City Council and its elected members will have over its functions, policies and spending. Senator Mike Kennelly - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the proposed extension of the retirement…

Anois, an Seanadóir Kennelly. Before he begins, we are having a little trouble with the timer on the wall. We are watching the time on the desk, however, so I will give the Senator a little leeway on his time.

I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, for coming here to discuss this all-important issue. Over 300,000 people in the State currently live with diabetes, including type 1 diabetes, and many of them are on continuous glucose monitoring, CGM. It has been absolutely life-changing for people. People can lead a very healthy lifestyle with it. They are able to monitor their glucose levels and can tell if they are high or low, and they are able to administer whatever is needed, be it insulin or another medication…

I thank the Minister of State very much. It is wonderful that 27,000 people have been reimbursed. In the context of that 27,000, the figure of just over 500 who have fallen through the cracks is quite a small number. I request that the Minister carry out a review because these people, who are now insulin-dependent, should be included in the reimbursement programme. We have come a long way from the time when people had to prick their finger and test their blood to see what their levels were. It certainly has been li…

Go raibh maith agat.

I welcome the officials from Revenue, who are guests of the superintendent's section in Leinster House. I hope they enjoy their visit.

Senator Mullen has moved an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 17 be taken before No. 1." It has been seconded by Senator Keogan and the Deputy Leader has indicated she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is that agreed? Agreed.

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Does the Minister want to respond?

Pursuant to Standing Order 165 it is reported to the Seanad that the Long Title of the Bill has been amended.

Pursuant to Standing Order 165 it is reported to the Seanad that the Long Title of the Bill has been amended. Amendment Nos. 4, 60 to 97, inclusive, and 102 to 104, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Pursuant to Standing Order 165, it is reported to the Seanad that the Long Title of the Bill has been amended. Government amendment No. 5 arises out of recommittal proceedings. Amendments Nos. 5, 100 and 101 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Pursuant to Standing Order 165, it is reported to the Seanad that the Long Title of the Bill has been amended.