I thank the Cathoirleach for bringing forward a proposal for a formal vote of sympathy for the former Fianna Fáil Senator Mary White. When I think of Mary White, I think of a very successful entrepreneur, a politician, a republican who espoused the values of a true republic and someone who spent much of her time on this. I knew her well and she was a great friend of mine and a great visitor to my home. I had many a long day and evening with both her and Padraic. They were an incredible, dynamic couple. For me, what stands out about her is her advocacy for penal reform. It was her humanitarian response to the families of prisoners up and down this island and beyond, which she went about dealing with very quietly. She was also a great friend and a great mentor to people of politics of all shades and opinion in these Houses and outside them. She was generous with her time and, more importantly, with her resources. It is a tribute to anyone when we can say that a person was generous with their time and resources. Of course, I cannot go without saying we are thinking of Padraic White. They were a duo of entrepreneurs, risk takers, encouragers, facilitators and supporters of others. May Mary rest in peace.

We will have time later to discuss the Civil Engagement Group's Institutional Burials (Amendment) Bill 2022. At 3.27 p.m., the Government will issue a public apology to people who campaigned for justice in relation to industrial schools and institutions. Today, the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Canney, will gather in Dáil Éireann. I will be there to listen to that apology. It is ironic and somewhat sad and disappointing that a few hours later, we will discuss a proposal the Leader is bringing to this House to shut down a Second Stage reading in response to a tragedy. Let us leave it at that and we will talk about it later, but there should be some robust engagement and I would encourage Members of all sides of the House to articulate their views. I do this with one caveat. Let us wait and see the words in the transcript that will be issued for the speeches in the Dáil at half-past three today. That will be the canvas and the background for my engagement later in this House. I ask the Leader to also read it and reflect on it before he pursues his proposal this afternoon in the Houses of the Oireachtas.