I thank the 24 Senators who contributed to the Order of Business. Senators Catherine Ardagh and Martin Conway raised the issue of crime, particularly in Dublin's inner city. The success of Operation Thor has shown that crime levels have fallen throughout the country. Any loss of life is to be deplored. I commend members of An Garda Síochána for their vigilance and surveillance last weekend when they apprehended criminals in and around Senator Catherine Ardagh's constituency. The Government is committed to recruiting more gardaí. It has reopened the Garda College in Templemore. There are new gardaí at work, with a target of recruiting 15,000 gardaí by the end of the Government's term of office. Equally, there have been additional resources and moneys for Garda overtime, vehicles and equipment. I agree with the Senators that we cannot be complacent. We must work consistently to tackle crime with all stakeholders. Only yesterday I attended a meeting of the policing forum in Cork city, where the level of crime is down by 53%, which is positive.

Tomorrow the Sinn Féin motion on refuse charges will be discussed. Senators David Norris, Kevin Humphreys and Victor Boyhan raised the issue which we need to see being addressed and redressed. There is no way we can allow gouging or the rip-off of customers by any of those involved in the industry. To be fair, the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Deputy Simon Coveney, has been working hard since the issue was politicised by some. All of us on this side of the House, as well as those in Fianna Fáil, are concerned to protect the consumer. The model of waste disposal must be changed. As I said last week in the House, we cannot allow a situation where a customer, no matter who he or she is or where he or she is from, has his or her bills increased. Senator Victor Boyhan is correct. People must be cognisant that they have to pay something somewhere and that there is nothing for nothing anymore. That is a fair comment.

Senators Rose Conway-Walsh, Niall Ó Donnghaile, Frank Feighan, Paul Coghlan and Martin Conway raised the issue of Brexit. I join all of them in calling on all those of us in favour of a vote to remain to ensure it is realised in the coming days. It is good that all of the political parties represented in the Chamber today are in favour of that side of the argument. In particular, it is right that we address the North-South issue. Those of us of a particular era have no wish to see the return of Border posts. We have changed and the country is now a better place as a result. The issues of trade, commerce and connectivity are important. The issue of North-South relations is relevant, be it implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, British-Irish relations or working in the institutions. Everyone will benefit from the United Kingdom remaining within the Europe Union in the context of the continuation of the peace process. I hope that in the coming days all of us in the Chamber will exhort a "Yes" or "Remain" vote. That is critical. Again, I implore people to use whatever means they can to urge such a vote. The all-Ireland strategy is one that I embrace and wish to see pursued.

Senators Lynn Ruane and Gabrielle McFadden raised, in different guises, the issue of education. The Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Richard Bruton, is prepared to come to the House once he receives the Cassells report. I understand it has not yet been concluded and presented to him. I agree with Senator Lynn Ruane on the funding of higher education in that the issues of expenditure and funding are linked. I note that the provision of resources, in the context of universities seeking funding for research and development, has become part of the business plan. The other point made by the Senator is also important. We cannot recreate barriers to third level education and must be open to allowing people to continue to become part of the post-primary school education system.

Senator Kevin Humphreys referred to the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill. My understanding is that it is working its way through the Dáil where it is awaiting the appointment of select committees. We can raise the issue of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill with the Minister for Justice and Equality.

Senators Terry Leyden and Colm Burke raised the issue of insurance.

Senator Terry Leyden is right. We will facilitate a debate on the issue. Senator Colm Burke made a very important point. He was a member of the body that reported on the issue of medical indemnity insurance. The Government is very concerned about the rising cost of car insurance. The Minister for Finance has engaged with the Central Bank and other stakeholders in examining the issue and is to report back to the Government.

Senator Catherine Noone raised the important issues of cyber harassment and revenge porn. Listening to "Today With Sean O'Rourke" this morning one could not but have been struck by the powerlessness of the strong victim interviewed. Having initially overcome the distress caused, she became empowered and took the battle to the person who was harassing and abusing her. The Law Reform Commission has submitted a piece of work to the Government, but all of us in this House need to see some movement on legislation because this is not just about women; it is also about men. In the era of social media there are cameras on smartphones throughout the world and the issue highlighted by the victim mentioned is one on which many families can testify and to which the Government must have a response.

Senators Gerard P. Craughwell and Paul Gavan raised the issue of child care and in that context referred to the workers before the Law Reform Commission. It is important that those who engage in any process on behalf of the State engage fully and properly. I will take up the issue with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Katherine Zappone, on the Senators' behalf because it is important that workers, particularly in this sensitive area, receive a hearing and that a solution be found.

I thank the Leader.