I acknowledge the contributions of Senators who referred to the fact that today is World Mental Health Day, which we have been acknowledging for six years. As a State, a Parliament and a society we need to have a conversation about this issue. In the budget yesterday there was a significant increase of €84 million for mental health but we need to have a conversation about it in this House. Indeed, conversations need to happen in businesses, communities and schools. People must feel at ease about having a conversation on mental health and that it is a normal part of one's daily routine.

I draw attention to a very important meeting in Kinsale tomorrow, organised by a wonderful organisation called Kinsale Youth Support Services, known locally as KYSS. A former governor of Mountjoy Prison, John Lonergan, is coming to speak at Actons Hotel. I have heard him speak before and he is very passionate about how we should change our society. He truly believes what he is saying and is a very humane person. Mental health is the big theme of the meeting and I encourage a big attendance because such interactions are what we need to promote.

The issue of carbon tax was raised by Members. The Oireachtas has a special Committee on Climate Action, which was set up a few months ago and has 22 members from all parties.

Committees are great but actions are better.

The Citizens' Assembly, the chairperson of which is Ms Justice Mary Laffoy, will publish a report on 15 January which will give us a greater understanding of what the Government and the State needs to do to sort out the carbon issue.