Senator Conway-Walsh's proposal is one we should all consider. I would be happy to do that. Senator Bacik raised the issue of the Lanzarote Convention. I have not got an answer to the question she raised but I will revert to her on the matter.

Senator Murnane O'Connor mentioned volunteerism. International Volunteer Day was last week. I commend all involved. Both Senators Norris and Mullen paid a lovely tribute to the late Paul Anthony McDermott. We also paid tributes yesterday on the Order of Business. Again, I offer our sympathy to Mr. McDermott's family. Senator Mullen made a fair point on Mr. McDermott's ability to reach the ordinary person on aspects of law. Mr. McDermott will be missed, but by none more than his family.

I am happy to accept Senator Mullen's amendment to the Order of Business. I should have said I will not be accepting Senator McDowell's amendment to the Order of Business.

No surprise.

I knew the Senator would not be surprised.

I will be putting the amendment in a minute. The Leader should conclude.

Senator Gavan raised the issue of food banks in the United Kingdom. Both he and Senator Norris raised the issue in the context of the UK general election tomorrow. Irrespective of who wins, it is important that we on this island work with the new British Government. We may have certain views, which I will not express as Leader, other than to say we wish every candidate success tomorrow.

No, we do not.

Senators, please. The Leader should continue.

Senator Gavan made a point on the rise of food banks. It is interesting that there were none in the North of our country a decade ago. There are now 30. That is worth considering in the context of the Senator's conversation.

Senator Swanick raised the issue of direct provision. It is exercising the Government. The McMahon report is being implemented. There is a need to move away from direct provision. I hope it will happen in time but there have been significant changes made. The Minster was here two weeks ago discussing direct provision.

Senator Feighan spoke about the FAI, as did Senator Humphreys, in the context of the development officers. It is important that there be genuine root-and-branch reform of the FAI. Sport Ireland has a role and questions to answer on how it allowed the FAI to carry on its business in the way it did. It is the oversight body.

They probably used the guillotine.

I was interrupted by a number of people but I am getting there. Senator McDowell has been exercised by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, a lot today. The Minister has done a very good job in showing the inadequacy of the FAI, and the Senator should give him credit for that. What the Minister is actually doing, which is quite right, is diverting money from the FAI and channelling it to the grassroots, where it is needed.

We cannot have a debate now. The Leader should conclude.

I commend Senator Craughwell on his work with the NFA. The points he made are ones we should pursue. I will be happy to talk to him afterwards about this.

It is important that we acknowledge the NFA, not just in a tokenistic way but in real terms. I would be happy to talk to Senator Craughwell about that.

Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell raised the issue of visa requirements for healthcare workers. She is 100% correct. There is a skills shortage in the health sector, in particular in the nursing homes sector, that needs to be addressed urgently. They are competing with HSE hospital staff and it is not a level playing field. I have spoken to the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Heather Humphreys, about the need to change the visa requirements. We changed the work visa programme for a number of other areas, in particular in the hospitality sector. We must ensure that we do that.

Senator Gallagher also raised a health issue. The Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, was before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health today. He announced the opening of 190 new beds across various hospitals. I am told that the Minister indicated to the committee that the fee the Senator mentioned is being reduced but I do not have confirmation on that yet.

Senator Ó Domhnaill referred to Cuisle. The Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Finian McGrath, has been in the House to discuss the issue. It is disappointing to hear the IWA did not apply for funding but it is important that we ensure it has an opportunity to engage further on the matter.

Senator Nash raised the issue of school secretaries. I hope there is engagement, as there needs to be. All of us who worked in schools understand the importance of the school secretary and their role but they also need to get fair pay.

Senator Horkan raised the issue of the attacks on the Grand Canal. That is disappointing for cyclists. It is a matter that should be taken up with the relevant Garda authorities. It is important that CCTV monitoring is used in the area.

I will not be accepting Senator McDowell's amendment.

We will come to that.