John McGuinness

I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding the Coast Guard. On Tuesday, 2 December on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.

I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding trans healthcare. On Wednesday, 3 December, 2025 on the question, "That the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now. Will the Deputies claiming a division please rise?

As fewer than ten Members have risen, I declare the question carried. In accordance with Standing Order 87, the names of the Deputies dissenting will be recorded in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Dáil.

Deputy Duncan Smith has given notice that he will take Question No. 99.

The Deputy should conclude.

I call Deputy Byrne.

I thank the Minister.

Deputy Cleere is taking this question on behalf of Deputy Brabazon.

Will the Minister give a short reply?

I thank the Minister.

I understand the Chief Whip intends to move a proposal in relation to the adjournment of the House this evening.

Is that proposal agreed?

Sorry, Deputy-----

Given there has been full agreement at the Business Committee and the Chief Whip has announced the proposal-----

I ask that Members agree to the proposal.

The proposal is agreed to. I ask colleagues to join me in extending a very warm welcome to our Commissioner, Michael McGrath, who has joined us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery today. Commissioner McGrath, in his role as European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, has just come from a meeting with the Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Union Aff…

I thank Deputy Doherty.

Deputy Doherty should conclude.

Would Deputy Doherty allow the Tánaiste to respond, please?

Of course you will.

Order, please.

Order, please.

Order, please.

Order, please.

The Tánaiste has got his time.