I would love a pint myself at some stage.

I would like one now or something stronger.

I would say so by the time today’s sitting is over.

The Taoiseach would want to be careful not to be treated like Keir Starmer.

People in County Clare are much more tolerant than that.

They are. The people of Cork may not be.

People in County Clare are much more tolerant than that. Deputy Carthy is outrageously misrepresenting the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, in terms of what he is about on behalf of the nation and Irish farmers.

He hit the nail on the head.

Coming from Donegal, the Minister is very well aware of those who need supports and he will continue that approach.

He is fighting against the interests of Donegal farmers.

As I said, I think we can deal with that issue when we come back. Likewise, the issues raised by Deputy Paul Murphy on the climate action Bill can be dealt with on Committee Stage.

I am somewhat taken aback by the views of Deputy Shortall and Deputy Tóibín. Deputy Shortall was an advocate for zero Covid, as were many Deputies, and now they are questioning whether we should facilitate the continuation of the framework that we have had since the beginning of the pandemic, which facilitates the passing of laws, when necessary, to protect lives and public health. What is being proposed is no more than that in terms of its extension. I do not understand how we can be zero Covid one month and the complete opposite the following month.

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Through the Chair, I do not think it is. In response to Deputy Tóibín, by and large, the public have understood that the Oireachtas has had to take measures to protect lives and public health. There is no other agenda than that. The Government wants to open up society. The good news, in response to Deputy Danny Healy-Rae's point, is that we are opening up society. The hotels, bed and breakfasts and guest houses are opening tomorrow.

I thank the Taoiseach.

The pubs and restaurants will be opening next week. We want to continue reopening in June and in July.