I second the proposal by Senator Rose Conway-Walsh to amend the Order of Business today. It has been mentioned that Ibrahim Halawa's trial has been postponed for the 14th time. Sinn Féin believes it is high time that Enda Kenny picked up his phone and called Egypt.

I take this opportunity to congratulate the participants and organisers at every level of Dublin Pride. I hope that the LGBTQI community, our friends and comrades had a safe, happy and healthy Dublin Pride. I would like to express my solidarity with those who joined the protest for the first time. I recall still being in the closet when I marched with Sinn Féin friends and comrades who, without direct knowledge and alongside all of the participants in Dublin Pride, facilitated my being there and provided a safety net. We understand acutely what it means not to be in a position to celebrate and protest at Dublin Pride.

Yesterday, Senator Rónán Mullen referred to the national broadcaster in this Chamber. In an effort to promote inclusion and to reach out to those who struggle with their sexuality, there should be an onus on our public service broadcaster to cover the occasion-----

Hear, hear.

-----that has become the second largest festival parade after St. Patrick's Day.

This year's Dublin Pride festival followed the harrowing, tragic and senseless attack on the LGBTQI community in Orlando that left 49 people dead. The news from Florida struck the Irish community to its very core and Dublin Pride reflected that sombre mood. Many beautiful and moving reminders of those no longer with us were visible along the route taken by the parade. One older couple displayed a rainbow flag that had the words "Keep partying Yvonne. You will always be in our hearts."

Dublin Pride began following the public outcry and response to the homophobic attack and murder of Declan Flynn. To this day, we march visibly, proudly and publicly against persecution and discrimination.