John McGuinness

I thank Deputy Stanley. I call on the Minister.

Is the Bill opposed?

Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Your time is up, Deputy.

I call Deputy Connolly.

I ask the Deputy to conclude.

Please.

Deputies, please.

I ask you to conclude, Deputy Connolly.

Deputy Connolly, I ask you to conclude, please.

Deputy Connolly------

And I have allowed you over time.

We now move to Questions on Policy or Legislation. Will Deputies leaving the Chamber please do so in an orderly fashion? Yesterday we had a stampede to the exit gates. I would prefer if they were to do it quietly and orderly.

The Minister of State wants to know if he is supposed to fly. Try it.

Please, Deputy O'Flynn. I call Deputy Nolan.

I ask the Deputy to conclude.

Is the Bill opposed?

As leave to introduce the Bill has been agreed, will the Deputy move that Second Stage be taken in Private Members' time?

There is no doubt that the world is changing rapidly and that a new world order is emerging. I join in the condemnation of Israel and agree with those who have spoken eloquently about what is happening in Gaza to the Palestinian people. It is horrific. The world will certainly look back on this period with shame because not enough is being done to stop what is happening. I am not talking about our…

Thank you, Deputy McDonald.

Thank you, Deputy, please. The Taoiseach to respond.

Please conclude, Taoiseach.

Thank you, Taoiseach.

Deputy Bacik, please.

Thank you, Taoiseach.