Sorry, Deputy. You are aware of the salient ruling. Do not mention the election.
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Verona Murphy
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Not in that regard. It is part of the ruling.
Thank you, Deputy. Before I move to the next speaker, I am going to repeat-----
-----that I have asked Deputies to have respect for the salient ruling. You are not doing either candidate any favours. Let us abide by the ruling. Thank you. I move now to the Minister, Deputy Browne.
The office of President, as you are aware, is above-----
-----political debate.
I call the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell.
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Dillon, and call the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell.
I thank the Minister of State.
Deputy, time is up. I call on Deputy Tóibín.
I call on Deputy Michael Collins.
The Minister of State, Deputy Butler, is next and is sharing time with the Minister, Deputy McEntee.
I call Deputy Malcolm Byrne. I hope he can name as many places in Wexford.
Thank you, Deputy.
Thank you, Deputy.
The time is up.
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, you are very welcome. …
One voice, please.
Thank you, Taoiseach.
Deputy, please allow the answer.