Stick to the motion, please, Deputy Coppinger.

Sorry, it is the Minister's turn now.

Sorry, there is no talking across the Chamber. The Minister to speak, please.

With the Ceann Comhairle's permission, I wish to acknowledge the passing of former Minister of State and a colleague of the Taoiseach for a number of years, Danny Wallace. The Taoiseach wrote a piece in a local newspaper yesterday in which he remembered Danny fondly. I first met Danny many years ago, but I really got to know him during the 2019 by-election in Cork North-Central. During the 2020 general election campaign, I was struck by how many people would approach him, by how affable he was with people, and by h…

Yes.

I can, yes.

Will we allow two more minutes?

Thanks, Taoiseach.

We have five speakers so I ask them to keep their contributions as brief as possible.

I thank the Minister of State for being here tonight. It is great to have the relevant Minister of State to take the matter after a long debate so I appreciate his presence. This is a matter that he will be familiar with as it relates to his former electoral area. Ballincollig was in Cork North-West so he will be aware of the issues there. I do not want to go through the history of it because it is a history six or seven years in the writing. The school authorities are quite happy and content to provide for an ASD …

I thank the Minister of State. At the outset, I should have congratulated the Minister of State on his appointment because he is a perfect appointment for this role. He has the passion for it, having led the disabilities committee for a number of years. I am happy that Deputy Moynihan is in the role because he is sincere in respect of the work and efforts he will make on behalf of the children of Scoil Eoin and their parents. I go back to my previous point and will refer to the response to my previous parliamentary…

I thank the Deputy.

I thank the Minister of State.

I thank the Deputy and call the Minister to conclude.

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. Bogfaidh muid ar aghaidh anois go dtí Ceisteanna Eile.

Tá Ceist Uimh. 6, atá in ainm an Teachta Naoise Ó Cearúil, á tógáil ag an Teachta Aindrias Moynihan.

Is Deputy Nash coming in one more time?

Anois tá Ceist Uimh. 8 i m'ainm féin, ach á tógáil ag an Teachta John Connolly.

My question relates to today’s announcement that Avant Money and An Post will join the Government-backed scheme for home energy upgrades. While this is most welcome and people will be able to get their loans upfront and commence their work at the start, I would like the Government to review the fact that often people have to replace their entire heating system and cannot avail of stoves and so on. This is something we need to reflect on to possibly get it included in the scheme. There are many elderly people especi…

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 Mattie McGrath - To discuss reform of the power up grant. Deputy Aidan Farrelly - To discuss DART+ projects in Kilcock and Sallins, County Kildare. Deputy Michael Murphy - To discuss the commitment within the programme for Government around urban and rural regeneration schemes. Deputy Donna McGettigan - To discuss the decline in participation in the de…