I thank all Senators for their contributions here this morning, starting with Senator Anne Rabbitte, supported by Senator Mullen, in relation to the importance of safeguarding for adults. They called for statements on this in terms of protecting our most vulnerable. I will certainly raise that with the Minister as well. The Senator talked about the need for a proper framework and proper protection. I will request a debate on that in the new year.

Senator Boyhan raised recurring issues that have been raised by Government Members. As Government Senators, we raise issues on behalf of people who contact us, be they councillors or people in our local area. We seek answers and we try to make progress. As I am sure Government Senators will agree, we also raise things within our parliamentary parties and with our colleagues as well. There is no prohibition on Government Senators raising matters here in the Seanad.

Senator Nelson Murray rightly raised the issues of tendering and the prohibitive costs and rules which are a real deterrent for small companies in relation to tendering. I will request a debate with the Minister on procurement issues.

Senator Tully raised domestic violence and the issues of refuges in Cavan and Monaghan. She might put down a commencement debate about Cavan. It is good news that there is a site and funding for Monaghan. I will request a debate on domestic violence with the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan.

Senator Noonan raised his concerns regarding the deterioration of habitat quality and drew attention to restorenature.ie which, as I am sure he knows, was launched during the summer. We had a very positive debate here on our national parks a number of weeks ago. It is an important area. He rightly said we need to ensure there is adequate funding for the National Parks and Wildlife Service to carry out the work it does. It is also about the engagement with the Department of agriculture and farmers, who play a very important role as custodians of the countryside.

Senator Scahill raised the need for a debate on apprenticeships and the importance of apprenticeships for housing supply, energy retrofitting and the likes. I will again request a debate with the Minister of State, Deputy Harkin. She was actually pencilled in for today but had to cancel. I will request a debate with the Minister of State in the new year about apprenticeships.

Senator Kennelly raised Scoil Réalta na Maidine in Listowel. I ask him to put down a Commencement debate on that. He has concerns about the quality of the hall, the need for investment and the state of disrepair. As he said, there are summer emergency works grants that can be applied for. This may be a larger job. If the Senator puts down a Commencement debate in the new year, he may get a better response.

Senator Mullen raised the ban on social media for under-16s in Australia. As I said last week, this will be something that will be looked at and examined by many parliaments and jurisdictions around the world in terms of its impact and whether it will be successful or not. He has called for a debate on the digital wallet system which has been proposed by the Minister, Deputy O'Donovan. I am sure the committee is examining that as well. I will request a debate with the Minister, Deputy O'Donovan, in the House on that matter in the new year as well.

Senator Nicole Ryan raised pregnancy loss and the fact there is a cross-parliamentary group. I acknowledge her work on this and the work of my colleague, Senator Linda Nelson Murray, who is part of that, along with others, in terms of the need for a certificate of loss for those who suffer pregnancy loss before 23 weeks. I can certainly understand the importance of that to a grieving mother and family. I will request a debate on that matter as well.

Senator Keogan talked of newborns being removed by Tusla. I certainly hope and suspect that Tusla does not remove any newborn without very good cause and that it is something it does not do lightly. There may be particular issues, be they addiction or whatever, that necessitate the removal of newborns.

If the Senator requests a Commencement debate with the Minister for children, she might get a more direct response.

Senators Maria Byrne and Martin Conway raised yesterday's good news announcement from the Minister, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, about University Hospital Limerick. It is an issue that has been raised in this House over the past five years. It has been one of the most overcrowded emergency departments in the country from some time. The ongoing investment in recent years in additional beds is welcome and the plans announced by the Minister yesterday in relation to plans A, B and C are positive in terms of the reconfiguring of the existing hospital, the possible moving out of certain services, the provision of new beds and the identification of a new site for some services. That news is welcome. We had a debate on those plans with the Minister a couple of weeks ago.

Senator Sarah O'Reilly raised the issue of the fisheries deal, which was discussed yesterday. The Minister of State, Deputy Dooley, was in before the committee yesterday. I will again request a debate on fisheries policy in the new year. It is hard to understand and explain how there is such a disparity between our ability to fish in our waters and other European countries' rights. It is part of the Common Fisheries Policy. The Hague preferences, which were available for a long number of years, have been blocked by certain countries. There are lot of issues but I will request a debate on the matter. Senator O'Reilly also talks about the need to bring a court case, but I will have to leave that to the Minister of State in terms of what plans the Department have in relation to that.

Senator Clonan rightly raised the issues of defence and drones. He spoke about the Government's silence on the drones that were in the sky during the visit by President Zelenskyy. I will request a debate with the Minister, Deputy McEntee, on this matter. We had the then Minister, Deputy Harris, pencilled in for a debate a couple of weeks ago, but then there was the change in portfolios. I will request a debate with the Minister, Deputy McEntee. In fact, I am meeting her in a moment to discuss issues within her Department.

Senator Andrews raised the report by Dr. Shannon on St. John Ambulance. The Senator has called for engagement with survivors and says that these people are central stakeholders. He has called for a debate and I will request one with the Minister.

Senator Craughwell again raised a defence matter regarding the delivery of the Government jet, which is good news. He also spoke about primary radar. While the investment is important, the Senator questioned whether we will be able to use it. I will request a debate on that issue with the Minister for Defence. I am sure the Senator will raise the issue with the defence committee in terms of the work programme in the coming weeks.

Senator Gallagher raised the standing down of the search for the late Columba McVeigh. He was just 19 when we was abducted and buried by the IRA. His family are still looking for his remains and for a Christian burial. Our condolences go to his family on the fact that the search has now ended. It is hoped that additional information will be provided so that his remains can be found.

Senator Harmon requested that we take No. 10, the Education (Leave for Injuries) Bill 2025 - First Stage, before No. 2. I am happy to agree to that. I am sure there will be an opportunity to debate that at the earliest opportunity.

Senator Collins raised the issue of household energy costs and the upgrading of the grid. The Government retained the reduction of VAT on gas and electricity in the last budget. It also increased the fuel allowance by €5 to €38 per week and it has been extended for those in receipt of the working family payment. Families are also being encouraged to switch providers to get better deals. When you are contracted to the same provider for a long time, you are often not getting the best value of money. I will request a debate on energy poverty in the new year.

Senator McCarthy raised the issue of foetal alcohol spectrum disorders, FASD. He says that FASD Ireland has been underfunded. I will raise this with the Minister, Deputy Carroll MacNeill. I also encourage the Senator to put down a request for a Commencement debate, but in terms of his concerns for funding for this month, it is probably too late. I will engage with the Minister on this issue to find out when an announcement will be made in relation to FASD Ireland and other groups funded through the Department and the HSE.