I want to give an unqualified welcome to Senator Naughton today. It must be a happy day for her. I remember my first day in the Oireachtas, some six years ago, and it was a lovely sunny day like today. It is an addition to the House to have the former mayor of a major city as a Member, like Senator Cummins and others. I hope she will put her experience to good use in the House. Go n-éirí leat.

The Whips should come to a compromise over the summer on guillotines and legislation. It is in the Government’s interest in certain circumstances to push through legislation within a certain timeframe. While it is understandable at certain times, many times all the amendments or sections on Committee Stage are not reached. It is unacceptable for a parliament to do this. There must be a middle ground. Will the Whips examine a time limit allocated to every section and amendment that could be agreed in advance in respect of each Bill, particularly the controversial ones such as the protection of life Bill last week and the property tax legislation before Christmas? If an agreement cannot be reached between the Whips, the Government can impose some limits. However, it should ensure all sections and amendments would be disposed of properly. We have to think of this with a bit of fairness to both sides as well.

I welcome my friend and colleague, Senator Naughton, to the House. She will be a fantastic addition to Seanad Éireann. She is a recent mayor of Galway city, a city that is thriving and extremely successful. If she can bring her experience as a former mayor of that city to this House, she will do a great number of years’ service to Seanad Éireann. It is fantastic to see another representative from the west. Not alone will she articulate the views of the west very strongly, she will articulate the views of Ireland strongly.

This weekend has been one of contradictions. We had the fantastic weather, as well as Riverdance breaking records again, as it has done nationally and internationally. We also have had tragedies on our waters. Last week, I called for water safety awareness and training to become mandatory in primary schools. I noted over the past several days that Irish Water Safety also said this should happen. Education and appreciation of our water is critical among our young people. I commend the swimming pools, particularly in rural areas, that stay open in winter and summer to provide critical swimming lessons and training, as well as water awareness to young people. Will the Leader organise a debate in September with the relevant Minister on the issue of water safety?