Verona Murphy

The division is deferred until the weekly division time.

Seanad Éireann has passed the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026, without amendment.

Thank you, Taoiseach.

I call Deputy Bacik.

Deputy Bacik, please.

Deputy, please.

Thank you, Taoiseach. The time is up.

Just before I move to Other Members-----

Thank you, Taoiseach. I have two welcomes, one is to Ale, Sallyann, Gail, Emma and Dara from Gorey who are here as guests of Deputy Ó Súilleabháin. I also welcome the Athboy Tidy Towns group. The Athboy person of the year is present, Lily Mangan. They are in the Gallery and they are guests of Deputy Aisling Dempsey. You are most welcome, everybody.

Thank you, Taoiseach. I call Deputy Keogh to respond.

Yes, thank you.

The Taoiseach's question was rhetorical, Deputy O'Rourke.

All questions have been put.

The progress of our business is dependent on getting in all Members. It is not dependent on the Taoiseach asking rhetorical questions. They are not to be answered. Deputies' questions must be delivered within the minute available to them, including-----

It was rhetorical. Deputies can take such questions as rhetorical. Responding is not allowed.

I call Deputy Gannon.

Deputy, please.

For God's sake.

Bold.

I call Deputy Bacik.

I thank the Taoiseach.

The Taoiseach's time is up.

Is the Bill being opposed?

Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.

Is the Bill opposed?