There is no cure for these conditions and those affected must continue to avoid the foods that make them ill. This is a daily challenge not only for them but for their families as well. To stay healthy, they must have accurate information on the foods they buy and eat. It is really important to mention the teachers, special needs assistants, SNAs, and school secretaries who play a huge role in regard to any child who might have an allergy. It is important that those selling or providing food in any scenario are awa…

I thank the Deputy for raising this really important issue. I compliment him on his advocacy for the families and the children over many years. As he knows, a report relating to another group of children who unfortunately were harmed by the mental health services in Kerry was published recently. I visited and met with some of the families. At that time, I said that I would be coming forward very soon with a new compensation scheme. I will be able to announce the details of that tomorrow. Again, it will be a non-adv…

I thank the Deputy for raising this really important issue. Primary care psychology and the CAMHS teams are two separate services, as the Deputy knows and understands. The majority of the children on the waiting list are for the primary care psychology team. They are not for the CAMHS team. We are trying to reduce the number of children waiting for CAMHS. I visited over 21 teams in the past six months to see what we could do to support the teams on the ground. There are a lot of culture issues and different challen…

Déanaim comhghairdeas leis an Teachta Hearne as a chéad Bhille. The Bill is not opposed.

I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions (without debate) - Motion re Proposed Approval by Dáil Éireann of the Data Protection Act 2018 under (Section 60(6)) and (Section 51)(3)) Regulations 2026 (without debate) - Motion re Report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform (without debate) - International Co-operation (Omagh Bombing Inquiry) Bill 2026 (Second Stage) (to conclude after the first round, not to exceed 3 hours and 34 minutes) - Financial Mo…

I will offer some clarity about what will transpire later today. There will be a motion regarding Financial Resolution No. 1 this afternoon from the Department of Finance. Sixty minutes have been allowed and we are votable immediately afterwards so I expect there will be several votes at that time. I want to be clear on that. There has been a change to tomorrow's Order of Business. The National Oil Reserve Agency (Amendment) Bill 2026, which will be allowed 204 minutes and a ten-minute wrap-up, will be taken instea…

The Order of Business stands.

It is not opposed.

I move: That Dáil Éireann approve the following Regulations in draft: Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Scoping Exercise in Response to Requests from Dignity4Patients) Regulations 2026, Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 51(3)) (Scoping Exercise in Response to Requests from Dignity4Patients) Regulations 2026, Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Children's Health Ireland Inquiry into Spina Bifida and Complex Scoliosis Services Scoping Exercise) Regulations 2026, and Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 51(…

I move: That Dáil Éireann adopts the Report of the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform entitled "Oral Questions to the Taoiseach, and Divisions and Weekly Division Time", copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 23rd March, 2026.

I move: Notwithstanding today's Order of Business, that the financial motion by the Minister for Finance, Financial Resolution No. 2, shall be taken on the conclusion of the Sinn Féin Private Member's Business. It shall be brought to a conclusion after 60 minutes and the following arrangements shall apply: The question on the motion shall dispose of any amendments not disposed tabled to that motion. The order of speaking and allocation of time shall be as follows: - Opening speech by a Minister or Minister of State…

I understand the Deputies' concerns about the way business is being conducted, but I flagged on the Order of Business that I would potentially be coming back in this evening. Notwithstanding the importance of what the Government is doing, Financial Resolution No. 2 means hauliers, who are at the pin of the collar at the moment, will see an increase from 7.5 cent per litre to 12 cent per litre, backdated to 1 January. If the Deputies believe they cannot support this because I was a little bit late bringing this moti…

It is extremely important and the order stands.

I did not brief anyone today. I did not brief any journalists. I have not had time to bless myself.

I move: Wednesday's business shall be: - Statements on International Women's Day (not to exceed 2 hours and 25 minutes) Wednesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Energy and Fuel Costs, selected by Sinn Féin. Thursday's business shall be: - Media Regulation Bill 2026 (Second Stage) (if not previously concluded, to adjourn at the end of the first speaking round) Thursday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Structural Reform of Child Welfare Governance, selected by Independent Technic…

I thank the five parties and groupings for their comments. As they know, the Business Committee will meet at 11 a.m. tomorrow. We will certainly try to facilitate the statements on Bessborough, although it will not be this week as the Minister is away. We will certainly try to facilitate them next week. In relation to the cost of energy, Sinn Féin has a Private Members' motion this evening. The Tánaiste and the Minister, Deputy O’Brien will be here for that. The Order of Business stands.

No.

No.

No.

On behalf of the Minister, I thank Deputy McCarthy for the opportunity to update the house on ambulance service provision in east Cork. I thank him for the manner in which he raised it and am sorry to hear about the person who passed away. As the Deputy will be aware, the National Ambulance Service, NAS, serves east Cork on a 24-7 basis through a highly skilled workforce of paramedics, advanced paramedics and emergency medical technicians; a fleet of modern emergency ambulances, intermediate care vehicles and rapid…