I second the amendment to the Order of Business. I also pay tribute to former Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile. He was always a nice guy. He made many good suggestions and statements in this House. He was certainly very friendly to all of us. I wish to send my good wishes to him.

I wish to speak about the late Tom Hussey, a former councillor, Senator, TD, Minister of State and Parliamentary Secretary. In 1977 and 1978, he was Parliamentary Secretary and, from 1978 to 1980, he was Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture. In 1980 and 1981, he served in the Department of Social Welfare and also in the Department of Health. He certainly had a very distinguished political career. He came from Patch, Glenamaddy, County Galway, not too far from the Roscommon border. It would be fair to say that he was a really helpful politician to all who came his way. He was a very calm and cool man. I would say he never turned anybody away and listened to everybody's story. He had many political achievements in his life.

Even though he had reached a good age, this is a very sad time for his wife, Bridie, and their six children, Sinéad, Triona, James, Thomas, Paul and Ciarán, and his sisters, nephews, nieces, grandchildren and all the other family relations. Tom Hussey was steeped in agriculture. When I went to his house a few years ago, I noticed the lovely little layout he had for three or four horses he had. In his junior ministries, agriculture was certainly very important to him. He was also a great fighter for the west of Ireland and for communities in the west. Along with many others, I will lament his passing. He will lie in repose this evening and will be laid to rest tomorrow. I am sure everyone will join me in expressing my sympathy to his wife and family at this time. May his soul rest in peace.

I thank Senator Murphy for that lovely tribute.

I join Senator Murphy in paying tribute to Tom Hussey. He gave many years of service in many different Departments, including the Departments of agriculture and Health. I wish to acknowledge his family because we all know how much families give when a family member is involved in public service. I am sure the people of Glenamaddy are also of great support.

I wish to expand on what Senator Casey said about hospitality. It is really important that we acknowledge the workers' rights. In previous years, the Taoiseach has spoken many times about the five workers' rights that we were fighting for, including benefits relating to sick pay and redundancy. We acknowledged the absolute difficulties and challenges over the two years of the Covid pandemic. Tribute was paid through the national holiday that we are looking forward to in remembrance of everything we went through those two years. The challenge we have now is that those in hospitality, in particular restaurants, are struggling. We need to see these rights expanded and we need to see a minimum wage. I am very proud that past Governments involving Fine Gael have sought to increase the minimum wage, which has to match a living wage.

However, we also need to consider how we support our entrepreneurs and small businesses. I know the Minister, Deputy Coveney, is looking closely at the increased cost of business, the ICOB grant. That will come forward in the coming months and will be crucial for businesses. We have taken on board feedback last year to ensure it is simplified. I hope it will be an automatic support for businesses, particularly targeting small and medium-sized businesses. I have heard from restaurant owners in Ballinasloe, Castlerea and Roscommon, who are all struggling. It is a difficult time of the year but I was hearing this before Christmas. What additional supports can the Minister provide particularly for the hospitality sector?