I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the cost of living. On Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 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.
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Verona Murphy
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I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the fiscal planning framework for economic certainty. On Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 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.
I call on the new Members to take their seats.
The new Members have taken their seats. I think I speak on behalf of all Members in congratulating them on their election. We recognise it is a special day for them, their families and their supporters. I wish them every success and happiness in their new roles. I am sure they will both make a major contribution to the work of the House and the 34th Dáil.
Before we move on, I welcome the Swiss ambassador, H. E. Jenny Piaget. It is nice to see her again.
Please, the leader of the Deputies' party will respond.
Please allow the response.
Deputy, the rules are that leaders speak.
Thank you, Taoiseach. I call Deputy Bacik.
Thank you, Deputy. Your time is up. The Taoiseach to respond.
Thank you, Taoiseach.
Thank you, Taoiseach. We will move to Deputy Cairns.
Deputy Cairns's time is up. The Taoiseach will respond.
Please.
Allow the Taoiseach to continue.
Deputy, please.
It is not Deputy Coppinger’s question.
Follow my rules.
Please, one voice.
Time is up, Taoiseach. Deputy Boyd Barrett to respond.
Taoiseach, your time is up.
I call Deputy Boyd Barrett.
Deputy Boyd Barrett will now respond. One voice, please.
The Deputy's time is up. The Taoiseach to respond.
Before I move on, I welcome Mary Fitzgerald from the Woodlands House Hotel in Adare and her cousin Shaunna Flynn Black who is back from Texas. They are here as guests of Deputy Richard O'Donoghue.
Are those arrangements agreed? Not agreed.