When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Is that agreed? Not agreed.

When will the next Stage be taken?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

The debate will follow the normal pattern. The Minister of State will speak for ten minutes, group spokespersons for eight minutes, all other Senators for four minutes and, with no other Senators offering, the Minister of State will conclude the debate. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, to the House.

Before I call on the first speaker, I welcome to the Gallery the former footballer, Gareth Farrelly. He played for Aston Villa FC, Everton FC and Bolton Wanderers FC. I thank him for coming here. As a guest of Senator Evanne Ní Chuilinn, he is most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I would love to hear his views on the World Cup and who we should back for the final. Anois, an Seanadóir Pat Casey.

The only person allowed back in to talk now is a proposer of the amendment.

I join the Senator, the Minister and all colleagues in thanking Paula for what she is doing on behalf of all the victims.

As it is now after 6 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with the Order of the Seanad of this day: "That the Government amendments undisposed of, including those in respect of which recommittal would in the normal course, be required, are hereby made to the Bill, that Fourth Stage is hereby completed and the Bill, as amended, is hereby received for final consideration and the Bill is hereby passed." Is that agreed?

When is it proposed to sit again?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

Dáil Éireann has passed the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026 on 30 June 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026 on 30 June 2026, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Shane Curley - The need for the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to make a statement on the health professions admission test exam for entrance to college courses in the medical field. Senator Joe O'Reilly - The need for the Minister for Education and Youth to make a statement on the reduction of the student to teacher ratio from 23:1 to 19:1. Senators Patricia Step…

The Minister, Deputy Lawless, is most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank him for being here for the first Commencement matter, which is by an Seanadóir Curley.

I welcome guests of Deputy Michael Murphy from Cashel rehab centre and Knocklofty rehab centre. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank them for being here today. The Minister of State, Deputy Ardagh, is here as well. I thank her for being here. She can go to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. As a former Member, she has that privilege.

Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome guests of Senator Curley, Ciarán Hayden and Jennifer Davidson from the Writers' Guild. I thank them for being here.

Before I call on the next speaker, I welcome guests of former Senator, Ivana Bacik, a Member of the other House and leader of the Labour Party. They are from the New York University summer in Dublin program. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann and I thank them for being here. Anois, an Seanadóir Sarah O'Reilly.

The debate will follow the normal pattern, with the Minister of State having ten minutes, group spokespersons having eight minutes and all other Senators having four minutes, with the Minister of State to reply no later than 9.20 p.m.

Allow Senator Conway to continue, without interruption.

When is it proposed to sit again?