Verona Murphy

My apologies. Deputy O'Rourke is next, whom I skipped.

It is not a back-and-forth, Deputy, and we are out of time, Taoiseach.

I appreciate that. We have two Deputies remaining. I propose 30 seconds each and then a response from the Taoiseach. I call Deputy Liam Quaide.

Deputy, please.

Deputy, please.

Thank you, Taoiseach.

Thank you, Taoiseach. We are way over time.

I understand Deputy Paul Murphy, in accordance with Standing Order 187, intends to move the referral to committee of the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021. I understand it is proposed to refer this Bill to the Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.

I call Deputy Emer Currie.

Thank you, Deputy Tóibín.

Before the Taoiseach responds-----

No, I have called nine Deputies. I will call Deputy Murphy on the next group of questions. If the Taoiseach will allow me the liberty, I acknowledge that the Mexican ambassador, Her Excellency Carolina Zaragoza Flores, has joined us in the Gallery. The ambassador is retiring today. I take the opportunity to thank her for her sterling body of work. Her husband, José, is with her. I thank the ambas…

Thank you.

Thank you, and we will now-----

The Minister of State will be back in. His time is up.

I call Deputy Pat Buckley.

The Minister of State's time is up. I call Deputy Pat Buckley.

The Minister of State is way over time.

I call Deputy Pat Buckley, please.

The Minister of State can come back in.

I thank the Deputy and call on the Minister of State to respond.

I thank the Minister of State.

I thank the Deputy.

I thank the Deputy. The Minister of State should respond.

I thank the Minister of State.