I thank the nine Senators for their contributions to the Order of Business. I welcome Senator Clifford-Lee back to the House following her excursions during the by-election campaign and wish her well in her future endeavours. She raised an important matter earlier that needs to be highlighted more frequently. She is correct that domestic homicide has not received the same level of attention as gangland crime, and I stand with her regarding the starkness of the figures presented in the report today. As somebody who sits on the joint policing committees for Cork city and county councils, I welcome the fact that divisional protected service units will be established in Cork. It is important to reaffirm the commitment of the Government and of all of us - I hope universally - to the promotion and support of victims of domestic violence, which has a devastating effect. The Government has been proactive on the matter, taking a range of legislative decisions and passing a suite of Bills. In addition, An Garda Síochána continuously works to improve its specialist services and there has been a significant allocation of funding for the matters raised.

On the point the Senator made in respect of Hammond Lane, all of us want to see the issue resolved and it is a priority for the Minister for Justice and Equality.

Up to €80 million of capital funding has been made available from the Department for a new children’s court complex. It is important the Office of Public Works and those involved in the Courts Service sit down to conclude the negotiations. The points made by the Senator this afternoon are important, in particular the issue of mediation and people being able to discuss their affairs in the privacy of a secure environment. I am happy for the Minister to come to the House to discuss this matter.

Senator Craughwell referred to the new Finnish Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, who will be installed today at the age of 34, the youngest Prime Minister in the world. We wish her every success in her tenure. The decision of the Finnish Government is a wonderful acknowledgement of the role of diversity, inclusion and gender. She was a former member of a city council in Finland and has proved her mettle as a politician of repute. It is important we promote women in all aspects of political and civic life.

The Cathaoirleach and Senator Norris referred to the sad passing today of Paul Anthony McDermott. On behalf of the Fine Gael side of the House, I join with the House’s words of sympathy to his family on his sad and early passing. He was an insightful and bright mind. His ability to cut to the quick of a matter, whether it concerned legislation or another legal matter, was one from which we all benefited. We send our sympathies to his family.

Senator Norris also referred to the passing of Professor John Gilmartin and Randal MacDonnell. We also extend our sympathies to their families. I did not know them but we offer our sympathies to them as well.

Senators Craughwell, O’Mahony and Humphreys referred to the issue of the FAI. It made for sad reading at the weekend to learn of €55 million of net liabilities being exposed. It is a gargantuan mess. Those of us who are sportspeople are concerned by the effect this will have on the FAI brand and, more importantly, grassroots football which is supported by many thousands of volunteers, week in, week out. Senator Humphreys referred to football in disadvantaged areas. It is important that young people in disadvantaged areas do not suffer because of this. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, gets much criticism in this House. To be fair to him, his decision to withhold the money and find a mechanism by which that money can be diverted to grassroots football is one we should support. It is disappointing that the FAI will not attend the sports committee tomorrow. Equally, however, what is Sport Ireland doing? It is the oversight body of the FAI. This €55 million deficit did not just happen last week or the week before. It has been going on for some time. It is important we have proper oversight. Those of us involved in sport at grassroots level recognise the importance of funding, fundraising and trying to keep a club going. Last week, a rugby club in Kildare was threatened with being put out of business because of insurance costs. Many of us in this Chamber are involved in our own local clubs and sport. It is important Sport Ireland is also held to account for the oversight role it plays. None of us can condone or support what is happening in the FAI at corporate level. It is just not good enough.

We should have listened to Roy Keane.

Irrespective of who we listen to, there needs to be proper accountability and transparency. We should all remember that with the €2.9 million of Government money or other moneys going into the FAI, it is not the persons involved but the organisation which benefits. That is why probity with other people's money is important. Senator Craughwell referred to a letter with which I am not familiar. The Cathaoirleach said the matters are sub judice. It is important that regional development officers are not affected.

The development of the game at grassroots level is important. Women's soccer is the fastest growing sport in the world. We must continue to support and encourage it. It is not good enough that the women's national football team has to tog out on a portakabin or bus, or that they must go cap in hand to get jerseys or gear from someone. That is why it is important that we draw a line here, getting answers but ensuring that the future of the FAI is secure so that we can promote all aspects of Irish football.

Senator Gavan raised the very important matter relating to staff of Virgin Media being able to have representation at union level. I make no apology for saying that they should not be treated as they are. I am not entirely familiar with what he spoke of although I have seen some articles. I read that the company was looking for 65 redundancies, and in the end it was 40, as part of collective bargaining, although it may not be collective bargaining. The honest answer is that I am not sure but I do stand up for the right of people to be able to join unions in order that they can protect their rights and entitlements. That is something that I will never recoil from. It is disappointing that this is happening and I do not support it in any form. The Senator is right. It will not be featured on "The Tonight Show" tonight, there will be no discussion on it, and Ivan Yates et al will make their usual comments, which we have come to expect of them. However, what is important is that people's right to join a union, to be protected, to have their pay and entitlements, and their right to collective bargaining are looked after. I stand with the Senator on that.

Fair play.

Senator Black referred to the presentation on endometriosis in the audiovisual room. She will be aware that the Government has formed a women's health task force. Women's health is very important to this Government and it has been prioritised in many things the Government has done. Proper education is important, not only from health and medical professionals but also in our education system. I hope that endometriosis will be part of the work of the task force. It is not only in the Republic of Ireland that there are issues around this but also in Northern Ireland and Britain. Some very high-profile women have gone on the public airwaves to discuss it. Education will create awareness.

Senator Joe O'Reilly referred to timber-framed and durable timber buildings. I support his call on this, particularly looking at the change in regulations around taller buildings, including office blocks and public buildings. I would be happy to have a debate on this with the Minister. It might be a combination of Ministers, namely, Deputies Eoghan Murphy, Bruton and Doyle.

Senator Ó Domhnaill raised the issue of aquaculture licences in Ballyness Bay, County Donegal in the context of 14 of 18 licences being awarded and one or two not being awarded. I do not have the information on this to hand. I know licensing is a very vexing area. It is about ensuring that jobs are created, protected and enhanced. I take his point. He had a Commencement matter on this recently and if I can have the Minister before the House before Christmas, I will. However, it will probably be in the new year.

I wish the Cathaoirleach well in his full health now he is back. He is on temporary light duties. He gave us all a bit of a fright, as I said last week. I hope he is taking notice of the advice of people such as the Minister of State, Deputy Moran, and others to take it easy. This is a marathon, not a sprint. We are glad that he is back and we hope that he will take it easy. We will guide him back in gently and try not to give him too much heartache on this side of the House anyway. It is good to have him back.