Ruairí Ó Murchú

I have to agree with Deputy O'Reilly. I do not know how many times we have come in here and heard about learnings and that lessons will be learned. We all accept this storm was what we now say was a "once in a lifetime" event, although they seem to be happening a hell of a lot more frequently than they did previously. I think we can accept we will be dealing with more situations and circumstances …

Before we start, I want to mention the retirement of Tony Maher as an usher. He had a full career in An Garda Síochána and joined the Houses of the Oireachtas as an usher 13 years ago. Tony's charm and helpful personality will be missed around the Houses and by all his colleagues. Tony rides into the sunset to become a full-time grandfather. We wish Tony health, happiness and a very long retiremen…

Before we proceed, I welcome Pennsylvania supreme court justice Mr. Kevin Dougherty, who is visiting Leinster House today and is in the Public Gallery.

Seanad Éireann has passed the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2024 without amendment. Seanad Éireann has accepted the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024 without recommendation. Seanad Éireann has accepted the Appropriation Bill 2024 without recommendation. Seanad Éireann has passed the Family Courts Bill 2022 without amendment.

Déanfaidh sin cúis.

Deputy Healy-Rae, we have to bring this to a conclusion.

I gave you the full two minutes. I only hit the bell when your time was up. You had the full time. You took plenty extra.

I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl - To discuss a new management structure for the Curragh plains. Deputy Frankie Feighan - To discuss the forestry by laws around set-back of trees from power lines. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness - To discuss children i…

I welcome the Tánaiste to the House. I invite Deputy Ó Laoghaire to move the motion.