I thank all Senators for their contributions. We started with Senator O'Loughlin who raised the issue of international Human Rights Day with particular reference to Ukraine, Gaza, the West Bank and Sudan. Senator Joe Conway made reference to South Sudan and the issues there. He called for a debate on the matter. The Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, was in a number of weeks ago and I asked him to make reference to South Sudan. Unfortunately, there was a small turnout for that debate but I will raise that matter with the Minister for foreign affairs. Senator O'Loughlin also raised the issue of youth theatre and Crooked House. I ask her to submit a Commencement debate on that matter because it is quite a specific issue. The Senator also raised the need for a new strategy on drug use and spoke about the intimidation of families and the tragic loss of life in the arson attack in Edenderry. She called for a debate, which I will try to arrange with the Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O'Connor, and the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan.

Senator Ní Chuilinn congratulated Kate and Saoirse, who have been interning with her for a period of time and who have raised issues regarding the need to continue to wear school uniforms in their local school. They have suggested there should be the choice not to wear uniforms and to wear school-specific tracksuits and more comfortable clothing instead. The Senator might table a Commencement debate with the Minister for education on that matter to see whether she can gain traction.

Senator McDowell raised the issue of the European migration pact and the need for a debate on asylum policy. Fine Gael put down a Private Members' motion on the whole area of migration a number of weeks ago. The Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, came in to deal with the matter. We had a good two-hour debate but I will request that the Minister, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, come in to talk about the migration pact and the issues raised at the joint committee yesterday.

Senator Tully called for emergency payments for those on disability allowance and the need for cost-of-living payments. I will request a debate with the Minister on that. The Minister for Social Protection will be in to deal with a social protection Bill later this evening. Perhaps there will be an opportunity for the Senator to raise the matter at that time.

Senator Stephenson called for a debate on gender-based violence and talked about intimate partner abuse and related issues. I will request a debate with the Minister on that matter.

Senator Costello talked about the importance of early cancer diagnosis and of diagnostic scanning. She also spoke about cancer survival rates. It is a very important issue that we have discussed in this House a number of times but I will ask the Minister to come in at a later date to talk about the very important issue of cancer.

Senator Boyle raised the issue of the fisheries talks the Minister of State, Deputy Dooley, will be attending in Brussels. It will be an important number of days for the sector. There have been a lot of challenges in relation to proposals based on scientific evidence, particularly with regard to mackerel stocks. I wish Deputy Dooley well in that whole area. It is a very important issue for the sector. As the Senator has said, it has had a number of bad deals. I wish the Minister of State well on that.

Senator Craughwell commended Eoin Clancy, his niece's husband, on a bravery award. He also called for a debate on the use of drones and the security of our State. I will request that debate again.

Senator Rabbitte acknowledged the outright ban on those under 16 using social media apps on their smartphones in Australia. I suspect this is generating debate not only in this House, but in parliaments across the world. People will be examining how this works in Australia. As I understand it, a number of under-16-year-olds in Australia are challenging the ban in the courts. In this country, the Minister is looking at a digital wallet, which would be linked to the PPSN through the Department of Social Protection. This would be used to verify people's age. That would operate across all apps. It would not apply to individual social media providers but to the whole sector. That would obviously require changes to legislation. The Minister is engaging with the committee on that.

Senator Duffy raised the URDF in relation to Ballinrobe. The local development company in the area is undertaking a regeneration project at the Valkenburg Hotel. That is to be an arts, civic and amenity space. I acknowledge the work of Councillor Michael Burke and Michael Sweeney in that regard. I wish them well in their application to the URDF.

As I mentioned, Senator Joe Conway raised the issue of South Sudan.

Senators Fitzpatrick and Boyhan raised the issue of The Complex, a cultural hub on Arran Street East. They called for a meeting with the Ministers for arts and Finance. I will request that debate and bring the matter to the attention of the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance and the Minister for arts, Deputy O'Donovan. In advance of that, the Senators might propose a debate on the issue of The Complex.

Senator P.J. Murphy again raised the issue of Dunguaire Castle and called for a meeting with the Minister, Deputy Burke. I will engage with him on that. He has been a strong advocate for the reopening of Dunguaire Castle. As the Senator has said, it is an iconic tourist attraction. It is a shame that it has been closed for three years. It needs money. Galway County Council has indicated it will not take it over if it will have to be liable for the structure. It must be brought up to standard before the council will take it over. I acknowledge the Senator's work and the work of the Minister. I will engage with the Minister, Deputy Burke. I will try to get statements on tourism as well.

Senator Andrews raised the issue of the Irish Glass Bottle site. I am not exactly familiar with the make-up of the development on that site in terms of affordable, social, cost-rental and all of that but the Senator raises valid questions in relation to affordability. There are two issues here. One is the viability of building apartments. The Government has made changes to make building apartments more viable. I hope we will see a ramp-up of supply in that regard. We want to see more sites, particularly brownfield sites, brought on stream to increase the supply of social and affordable housing.

Senators Paul Daly, Boyhan and Kennelly raised the positive decision of the EU nitrates committee in relation to a nitrates derogation for this country for three years.

That is a great relief to those farmers who benefit from the derogation. I acknowledge the work of the Minister, Deputy Heydon, the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and Commissioners. A lot of work has been done on this over a long period. I will call for a debate on this matter, in particular in relation to the conditions of farmers. I will also request a debate with the Minister for housing and local government on water quality. There are specific issues as part of the conditionality relating to the rivers Barrow, Nore and Blackwater. There must be a whole-of-government approach to those catchments to ensure that any evident sources of pollution are dealt with during the period of the derogation because future derogations will only be available where there is improvement in water quality.

Senator Nelson Murray acknowledged the passing of the political activist Paddy Dunne at the age of 98. Our sympathies go to his family. She also raised Tabor House in Navan and the Carnaross Drama Group. I wish them well.

Senator McCormack raised the question of assessments of need. I acknowledge the work of the Minister, Deputy Naughton, in her time as Minister of State with responsibility for disability; the Minister, Deputy Foley; and also now the new Minister of State, Deputy Higgins. Changes have been made to the assessment of need process to make it faster, more efficient and more focused on identifying a child's needs. They are introducing statutory guidelines to streamline and standardise the delivery of these assessments around the country to give children quicker access to appropriate assessments. As part of these changes and to support the system, the HSE will establish 11 expert teams, to be called in-reach teams, with 44 specialist staff in total. Each team will include psychologists, a speech and language therapist, an occupational therapist and an administrator. I will request a debate with the Minister on that. I welcome Cara Darmody and her family to the Chamber, and acknowledge her advocacy on these matters.

Senators Gallagher and Sarah O'Reilly raised the 1974 Monaghan and Dublin bombings, Operation Denton, the Kenova report and allegations of collusion between the UVF and security forces in Northern Ireland. The Kenova report looked into activities of the Glenanne Gang and allegations of collusion. The gang is said to have consisted of members of the loyalist parliamentary group, the UVF, and members of the RUC and the Ulster Defence Regiment. However, the final Kenova report found no concrete evidence of collusion and stated that the UVF possessed the necessary materials, knowledge and expertise to carry out the bombing without any support from the British security forces. It is accepted that there were individuals within the security forces who were involved in these atrocities. I look forward to the full report on this in the new year.

Senator Maria Byrne raised the importance of the flu vaccine and encouraged people, particularly those who are vulnerable or compromised by health issues, to get the vaccine. I certainly agree with that advice. The vaccine is available through local GPs by appointment. In some cases there are walk-in vaccination clinics. I advise people to contact their local GP on that.

Senator Boyhan raised what the Irish Government is doing with regard to Mercosur. It is not just a decision for the Irish Government, as we do not have a veto on this. There is a requirement that at least four member states would have to agree to the final Mercosur deal and that it would represent 25% of the population of the European Union. The Government has had a lot of engagement with like-minded countries, particularly France and Poland. Italy, which was supportive, may have pulled out. There is still engagement on that. The work done by the Irish Farmers' Journal and the IFA to highlight the inadequacies of traceability for South American beef is assisting in terms of greater scrutiny on this very important issue. I will request a debate with the Minister, Deputy Heydon, on this matter.

Senator Kennelly also welcomed the work of the Minister, Deputy Heydon, on the nitrates derogation. He also highlighted the case of a robbery in Listowel, where somebody had money stolen from their car. Thankfully, it was not taken from the person themselves and it was not a physical attack, but it could have been. That is the danger with these things. It is something we all have to be mindful of in relation to our loved ones as well.

Senator Sarah O'Reilly also raised the Kenova report.

Senator McCarthy acknowledged the work of Councillor Gayle Ralph and Teach an Saol in the Ballymun area. He spoke about the importance of advancing these plans. I suggest that he tables a Commencement debate on this matter to get a specific reply on this very important issue.