I oppose the proposal to approve without debate the additional borrowing facility at the International Monetary Fund. Countries most vulnerable to climate change face not only devastating floods and other disasters but also crippling debt. These financial burdens are nearly impossible to escape, leaving little room to address the pressing needs of their populations. Without significant debt relief, these countries will struggle to provide basic services, let alone tackle climate change. Targeted support from nations like Ireland through institutions such as the IMF could make a profound impact. Thoughtfully designed assistance could ensure climate mitigation and adaptation are prioritised in global aid efforts. For example, a debt-for-climate swap, where debt is reduced in exchange for commitments to environmental action offers a pathway to address both economic and ecological crises, giving vulnerable countries a fair chance to adapt to the changing world. We need to have a debate on that in the House.

I, too, support the calls for the occupied territories Bill to be passed. If necessary, we can sit on Friday, if the Government does not otherwise have the time. When to call the election is in the Taoiseach's hands. He has dithered about it for long enough.

I also call for a debate on the scandalous situation throughout Tipperary regarding the lack of Garda numbers. It was never worse. The gardaí we have are suffering from burnout. They do their very best. The numbers are just frightening. The issues that arise are being compounded daily. The exodus from the Garda is alarming, as is the lack of recruitment. We do not have Garda members on the ground to react to people when they need them. Members of the public always support the Garda but they need the Garda to support them also. The numbers do not allow Garda members to give the support to the people that they want to give. All the officers want to do their job and serve the people. Members of the Garda are often brought up to Dublin when there are demonstrations here and the country is left without them. It was never as bad in south Tipperary, in Clonmel, Carrick-on-Suir, Cashel, Tipperary town and the outlying areas. It is just not fair to people. They expect a service from the Garda, which gardaí want to give, but they cannot, as they do not have the numbers.

On behalf of the Independent Group, I echo the calls by the other groups on the occupied territories Bill. In order to facilitate a debate on Committee Stage I put forward a procedural motion for it to be taken after the Order of Business, which would allow Committee Stage of the Bill to go ahead. The Taoiseach should do the right thing and allow the Bill to proceed through Committee Stage in the next few days and make sure it is passed before the election because I know, unfortunately - as does the Taoiseach if he would only admit it - that if we wait until the next Government it will be five years down the line and we will still be waiting for it. That is the reality of the situation. The Government should do it now when the whole Dáil is in favour of it. It should put it through committee and we can pass it before tomorrow night.