I will begin by joining the 14 Senators who referred to the European football championship. I join them in congratulating the Irish team on their performance last night. A nation held its breath for the last five minutes of the match, plus injury time. It was a great result and I congratulate Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane, as well as Michael O'Neill and his team on their success. It is important that we celebrate the victory sensibly and pay tribute to the team for their display. Many had given them no chance and, if I am to be honest, I was one of them. However, by their character and skill, they ensured a great result. We talk about the result in Stuttgart in 1988 or the Giants Stadium in New York in 1994, but in this case Wes Hoolahan will be remembered forever.

Senators Ray Butler, Paudie Coffey and James Reilly referred to the cost of flights. It is disappointing and unacceptable that airlines are gazumping or engaging in price gouging to make profits at the cost of fans. Our fans have been renowned throughout Europe, both this week and last week, for their sense of fair play, fun, revelry and decency. It is a pity, therefore, that the airlines are engaging in this activity to maximise profits. It is exploitation at its worst. I call on Aer Lingus and Mr. Michael O'Leary of Ryanair, a good contributor to Irish sport in his own right, to recognise the importance of the match next Sunday. I will write to them as Leader of the Seanad and hope the House is united in calling on Ryanair and Aer Lingus not to exploit fans or engage in gazumping but to encourage them to travel by laying on extra flights. This would help to create a carnival next weekend when we can overturn what happened in the Henry hand ball incident some years ago. It is an important issue. It is about the airlines this week and next week could be about the cost of hotel rooms for those attending concerts. We have to get real. I, therefore, appeal to Ryanair and Aer Lingus to work with the Football Association of Ireland and the Irish Football Association to encourage our fans to travel. It is important that they do this.

Senators Mark Daly and James Reilly raised the issue of the cost of car insurance I very much agree with them that costs have spiralled upwards. As I have stated in the House already this week, this is the reason the Minister for Finance has asked officials in his Department to put together a review of policy which will involve the Department of Finance, the Central Bank, other Departments and agencies and the insurance industry in examining the factors that are contributing to the exorbitant increase in the cost of motor insurance. The group could then produce a set of recommendations to yield an improvement in the functioning and regulation of the insurance sector. The Senators are right. It is important that the matter be examined as part of a comprehensive review to benefit the motorist and person who needs car insurance. We should work to ensure people are insured appropriately and properly and that we will not see an increase in the number driving without insurance.

Senator Rose Conway-Walsh referred to the Leader programme. This week the Minister announced funding for the Leader 2020 rural development programme.

A total of €250 million will be available for investment in rural enterprises and communities. The funding will be provided based on a strategic approach and priorities agreed at local level. I have spoken to the Minister for Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Arts and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Heather Humphreys, and the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ring, about the issue and can assure the Senator that the latter, in particular, will not be found wanting when it comes to County Mayo. As matters stand, 80 strategies have been finalised, with more to come. This is an opportunity to invest in rural Ireland to attract enterprise and promote job creation in local tourism and community development projects. I will ask the Minister or the Minister of State to come to the House to discuss the opportunities the programme will present.

A number of Senators referred to Brexit. It is very important, even at the eleventh hour, to appeal to people in Northern Ireland and across Britain to vote to remain in the European Union. It is very important to us as a country, economically, as it is to the European Union, that they do. Whatever our concerns about the European Union, the old Irish saying, Ní neart go cur le chéile, applies today. It is important that we stand together. The European Union is better with the United Kingdom inside rather than outside. The United Kingdom is our most important trading partner and it is important to us that it remain within the European Union. Again, I appeal to those Members who have not already done so to engage with their friends and relatives across the United Kingdom and ask them to vote to remain.

I am very happy to accept Senator David Norris's proposed amendment to the Order of Business.

Senators Gerard P. Craughwell, Marie-Louise O'Donnell and James Reilly raised the matter of decorum in the Chamber. It is important that, as Members of the Upper House, we debate issues with decorum and good manners. As someone who is known to have engaged in raucous behaviour in the House in a previous life, on mature reflection-----

We cannot discuss that matter now.

While I may sound like poacher turned gamekeeper, it is important that we debate and engage on issues properly. The Senators are right that we must conduct our business in a dignified manner and a way that befits Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas. I watched some of the debate in the Chamber yesterday and was disappointed. To be fair, the Minister had come to listen and engage with us and for us-----

He got a bit of a going over from the Labour Party also.

The term pot and kettle also applies to Labour Party Members. It was a Labour Party Minister who signed the statutory instrument, but we will not go back over that matter now. I will discuss the issue raised with the Whips at our next meeting and ask them to ensure we conduct our business in a manner that befits Members of the House. I thank the Senators for raising it.

The use of mobile devices in the Chamber is a matter for consideration by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. Sometimes I am just noting on my iPad the point being made by a speaker and do not mean to be rude. I think Senator Gerard P. Craughwell thought I was not listening to him, but I was. That is the main reason I use my iPad and apologise if it appears to be rude.

Senator Lynn Ruane referred to the Bill to be discussed this afternoon. I look forward to the debate on it.

Senator Ivana Bacik made reference to the event organised by One Foundation. It was a good one and I am sorry that I missed it as the foundation is doing great work.

Senator Jennifer Murnane O'Connor raised the issue of alcohol misuse. She is right that alcohol is the very harmful drug of choice for many of us, but the issue is being addressed by the Government. The Public Health (Alcohol Bill) has been restored to the Order Paper. While it will not be taken before the summer recess, it is in train and was subject to pre-legislative scrutiny by the health committee, of which I was a member in the last Oireachtas. I would be happy to speak to the Senator and provide her with further information on what is a very important issue about whch we must keep talking in order to raise awareness.

Senators Maura Hopkins and Maria Byrne referred to rehabilitation services. I am happy to invite the Minister for Health to come to the House to discuss the issue. A strategy has been developed, but there are questions about its implementation, on which we must follow up.

Senators Maura Hopkins and Frank Feighan referred to the situation at Roscommon County Hospital. While it could be the subject of a Commencement matter, I am happy to ask the Minister for Health to come to the House to discuss the issue.

Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile raised the issues of sport promotion and North-South relations and co-operation. It is imperative that we use Healthy Ireland, the framework created by the former Minister for Health, Senator James Reilly, and the special action group created under it to work on a joint implementation strategy.

Senator Kieran O'Donnell made an important point about the lack of a State awards system to honour our sports heroes, North and South. I hope the Committee on Procedure and Privileges will consider the matter and break new ground. Why can we not be bold and ambitious and introduce such a system? It is an important issue, on which the Senator made a very fine point.

Senator Grace O'Sullivan raised the important issue of gun control, a matter which, thankfully, does not arise here. Members of the United States Congress are engaged in a sit-in, led by Congressman John Lewis, a renowned parliamentarian and activist whom I had the privilege to meet a number of years ago. We spoke about the issue of gun control in the wake of events in Orlando and I hope it will form part of the bilateral discussions between the Government and the US Vice President Joe Biden.

Senator Aidan Davitt referred to the Army barracks in Mullingar, for which a strategy was put in place. It is being reviewed and the Taoiseach has been in contact with Senator Gabrielle McFadden on the matter. I agree with Senator Aidan Davitt that the barracks should either be used or sold. The Army barracks in Ballincollig in Cork city was sold. As a result, the town has grown exponentially and is now one of the jewels in the crown for Cork County Council. Perhaps that model might be considered for use in Mullingar.

Senator Robbie Gallagher spoke about primary care services in County Monaghan. I am happy to raise the matter with the Minister for Health and invite him to come to the House to discuss it. I encourage the Senator to raise by way of a Commencement matter. Primary care services are the way forward. While I hate to single anyone out, when Senator James Reilly was Minister for Health, he was a pioneer in promoting primary care services, although he was often criticised. There are now over 90 primary care centres throughout the country, but if there are deficits, they must be addressed.

Senators Paul Gavan and Paudie Coffey raised the issue of the funding of third level education. The Minister for Education and Skills will come to the House before the summer recess to discuss education issues. It is important that we improve access to education and fund third level education adequately. The Senators referred to the USI president, Mr. Kevin Donoghue, whose term of office will come to an end soon. I pay tribute to him because he has been a very impressive president of the USI. He has been impartial in his dealings with us and very fair and assertive in representing students, for which I commend him. I wish him well.

Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill raised the very important topic of the euro and suggested that in the context of the Brexit referendum it would be opportune to have a debate on the European Union. I hope the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Dara Murphy, will be able to come to the House to engage in such a debate. I will put the matter on the agenda.

Senator Colm Burke referred to the recent Supreme Court ruling in the context of the need for checks and balances. That is a matter I will take up with the Committee on Procedure and Privileges because it is important.

Senator Paudie Coffey made reference to Féile na nGael which took place last weekend. It is a tremendous competition and those of us involved in the GAA understand and recognise its importance. I commend all those involved, including the host clubs and the families involved. I also commend clubs for preparing their young players and Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, through its uachtarán Aogán Ó Fearghail, for the work it has done in promoting its games among the under-14s.

Senator Ned O'Sullivan raised the issue of energy security. I agree that we should have a debate on this important matter. Any such debate should include a discussion on the Whitegate refinery and of future plans for that facility.