On my own behalf and that of the House, I congratulate Senator O'Hara on his election to Seanad Éireann. I welcome to the Public Gallery his mum and aunt. You are very welcome and I hope you enjoy your day in Leinster House. It is a very special day for Malachai, as a Member of Seanad Éireann, and for you. We congratulate you and thank you for being here today to support him.

I now call on the Leader to announce the business of the day

It is a pleasure to welcome our newest Senator, Malachai O'Hara, to the Seanad today. It is lovely to have a new Member. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil group but also on behalf of the House itself, as Seanad Leader, I wish him the very best and congratulate him on his election. I look forward to working with him in the Seanad for the next number of months, or for however long we are here.

The Order of Business for Thursday, 11 April is No. 1, motion re proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and Council on enhancing police co-operation in relation to the prevention, detection and investigation of migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings and amending Regulation (EU) 2016/794, to be taken at 12.15 p.m. and to conclude at 1.05 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated for the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed five minutes and the opening remarks of all Senators not to exceed five minutes, and the Minister to be given no less than five minutes to reply to the debate; and No. 2, Road Traffic Bill 2024 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 1.15 p.m.

I welcome Deputy Stephen Matthews to the House. I also welcome former Labour Party MP Mr. Andy Reed and his wife Sarah. Mr. Reed was a Member of Parliament from 1997 to 2010. He is a friend of Senator John McGahon. You are very welcome and I thank you for being here today. I hope you have a very pleasant visit to Leinster House.