Verona Murphy

We now come to the end of the debate with the Minister's closing speech.

I understand that it is proposed to refer this Bill to the Select Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development, pursuant to Standing Orders 103 and 188.

The Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has completed its consideration of the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025 and has made no amendments thereto.

I thank the Minister. An bhfuil an cheist aontaithe?

It is proposed to refer this Bill to the Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, pursuant to Standing Orders 103 and 188.

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 Carol Nolan - Contract work delays for St. Brendan's Community School, Birr. Deputy Albert Dolan - To discuss the building blocks grant and how it can be enhanced. Deputy Mark Wall - To discuss the petition to provide an hourly tra…

For the sake of personal hygiene, I hope this works.

In accordance with Standing Order 85(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Wednesday, 19 November 2025.

Just before we take Leaders’ Questions, I take the opportunity to welcome Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett back to the House.

Deputy, everybody is absolutely thrilled to hear that your treatment went well. You are looking so well. Maybe you are somewhat quieter; we will have to judge that as we go.

The very best of wishes. Now we shall proceed to Leaders' Questions. I call Deputy Cullinane.

Deputy Cullinane will respond.

I call Deputy Cullinane.

I call Deputy Ivana Bacik.

Minister, time is up.

I call Deputy Boyd Barrett.

Minister, time is up.

Minister, respect the Chair. Time is up.

I hope the Deputy is not taking credit for that.

Thank you, Deputy.

Thank you, Deputy.

The Minister to respond.

We are not going over time.

I thank the Minister.

The Minister to respond. The Deputy's time is up.