It is long overdue. This House has played a key role in advancing it, with a large number of Members having spoken here on the issue.

The Cathaoirleach has given me three opportunities to table a Commencement matter on this issue over the two years that I have been a Senator and an awful lot of people of people have pushed the issue. Whatever we talk about in terms of the budget supporting people financially, giving people the opportunity to start a family is a real change and will have an impact. I welcome the initiative.