Verona Murphy

I would also like to take this opportunity, and I am sure Members will join me, in extending condolences on the death of Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy yesterday. We all know what an extraordinary impact Sr. Stan had on Irish society. She led a life dedicated to the service of those in need. I offer my condolences to her family on behalf of Members and many friends. Thank you.

The Minister to respond.

Deputy, you are way over time.

Deputy, please.

Deputy, please.

Thank you, Deputy.

Deputy Cairns.

The Minister to respond.

I thank the Minister.

I thank the Minister. Deputy Tóibín to respond.

Thank you, Deputy.

Are the proposed arrangements for the week's business agreed?

I call Deputy McDonald.

Deputy, this is not a back and forth.

I thank the Chief Whip. Are the proposed arrangements for the business agreed?

We are now moving on to Questions on Policy or Legislation.

Thank you, Minister. I call Deputy Bacik.

Thank you, Deputy.

Before we proceed to Leaders' Questions, I would like Deputies to join me in welcoming our distinguished visitors. I ask Members to extend a warm céad míle fáilte to my counterpart from the Finnish Parliament, His Excellency, Speaker Halla-aho, who is here on an official visit. Speaker Halla-aho, it is an absolute honour to have you here alongside your country's ambassador.

Thank you, Taoiseach. He can come back in.

The Taoiseach is over time. Deputy Cairns will be coming back in.

Deputy, please do no interrupt.

Taoiseach, time is up.

Taoiseach, you are way over time for the third time today.

I call Deputy Brian Stanley.