When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

The Minister of State, Deputy Dooley, is most welcome to Seanad Éireann.

Amendments Nos. 1, 2, 4, 8 and 15 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Yes.

Before I call the next speaker, I welcome Senator Frances Black and her guests: Shay Black, brother of the Senator, and Erica Pagels, from San Francisco – or, more accurately, Berkeley, which is just outside San Francisco – which is a nice part of the world. I thank Ms Pagels for coming over. I thank Senator Black for bringing her guests here. I am sure Shay is her favourite brother, just as the last brother she had here was also her favourite. Shay is most welcome to Seanad Éireann.

Before I go to the next question, as this is the last sitting day before we break up for the summer, I thank Martin and all the Seanad staff, all the ushers, all the people who work in catering and all the people in the Oireachtas community, including the staff who work around the Upper House, for all their work. Martin and all the Seanad team have done a great job this year guiding us all in what sometimes can be quite challenging times. I also thank those members of the Garda Síochána who keep us safe in here, bu…

Amendment Nos. 3, 12, 13 and 16 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

I welcome again to the Gallery the Black family. Shay Black was here already with Erica Pagels, but Martin Black, another brother of Senator Black, is now here and is also most welcome to Seanad Éireann. Martin told me there were no hard feelings after the Dublin-Kerry game, but that Dublin was robbed. That is according to Martin. It is not the official result. I thank the Black brothers for being here. When is it proposed to sit again?

Is that agreed? Agreed.

The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its considerations of the Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000)) Regulations 2026, the Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000) (No. 2) Regulations 2026, the Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000) (No. 3) Regulations 2026, the Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000) (No. 4) Regulations 2026, the Planning and Development (Exempted Development (Act of 2000) …

I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Patricia Stephenson - The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the third phase of the women's health action plan. Senator Fiona O'Loughlin - The need for the Minister of State with special responsibility for mental health to provide an update on an early intervention youth mental health service for Kildare. Senator Mary Fitzpatrick - The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government…

I welcome the Minister of State to the House. She is most welcome to Seanad Éireann.

I welcome to the Gallery two special guests of Senator O'Loughlin, Joeleen Dyland and her son James, who has a huge interest in politics. We look forward to James coming back to Leinster House in the future, perhaps to work in the office with Senator O'Loughlin and maybe later as an elected Member of Seanad Éireann or Dáil Éireann. We are delighted to have him here and we look forward to seeing him again in the Houses of the Oireachtas in the very near future. It is also my pleasure to welcome the Belgian ambassado…

Before I call Senator McCarthy, I welcome his guests, Ms Emma Kelly and her son, Adam Egan. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I call Seanadóir McCarthy.

I welcome the guests of Deputy Brendan Smith from the Hen's Shed in Cavan. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann. Also from Cavan, I call now on Senator Tully.

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Smyth, to the Gallery, along with the Belturbet hen’s shed from Cavan. We are delighted to have our County Cavan crew here today and that the Minister of State is able to meet and greet them during her busy schedule while they are in the Seanad. I thank them for being here today.

I welcome the men of Sagres, who are intrepid walkers. Tadhg O'Brien, Harry Canning, Pat McEvoy, Gabriel McHugh, Tom Cunnane and Brendan MacNamee are guests of Senator Joe Conway. Apparently they have done the Camino a couple of times, so anyone looking for spiritual guidance will find them in the Visitors Gallery.

I welcome the guests of Senator Eileen Flynn, Deputy Catherine Callaghan, Deputy Cormac Devlin, Senator Fiona O'Loughlin and Deputy Ken O'Flynn. I welcome the Minister, Deputy McEntee, to the House. Amendments Nos. 1, 4, 7 and 17 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Amendments Nos. 2 and 10 to 12, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.