Verona Murphy

Does Deputy Healy-Rae mind?

Yes, they are very good. Thank you, Deputy.

If we could have the Minister of State-----

Thank you, Deputy. I call on the Minister of State, Deputy Grealish.

I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding the defective concrete redress scheme. On Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 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.

Before we take Leaders' Questions, it is not the norm but I ask that we welcome our visitors in the Visitors Gallery and the Distinguished Visitors Gallery, in particular Ciaran Staunton from the US and Karen McHugh, who are advocating for returning Irish emigrants, and Claregalway active retirement - welcome, ladies. I extend a very special welcome to our new Australian ambassador. Ambassador, yo…

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Deputy Bacik of the Labour Party.

Thank you, Deputy.

Thank you, Taoiseach.

Thank you, Taoiseach. Deputy Bacik.

I thank the Deputy.

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Deputies, please.

I thank the Taoiseach. I call Deputy Holly Cairns.

Thank you, Taoiseach. I call Deputy Cairns.

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Taoiseach, your time is up, thank you.

Thank you, Deputy. The Taoiseach to respond.

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Thank you, Taoiseach.