I thank the ten Senators who contributed this morning. Senator Fitzpatrick spoke about the historic legal judgment in the US regarding a case taken against big-tech companies by the parents of a minor. It was fascinating to listen to the judgment and the reaction to it As the Senator pointed out, the judgment is significant. It is a milestone decision. There are going to be implications across the world, and rightly so. In this case, the jury found big-tech companies guilty in relation to the design of the product as opposed to the content. Previously, the focus has always been on the content.

As Senator Fitzpatrick has said, for the very first time, the responsibility has shifted from the content part to the design. The Senator has rightly said that this has very significant implications for EU policy, international legal pressure and the focus shifting from content design to platform design. Listening to the radio this morning, it was interesting to hear where the focus was. Many of us have spoken here about the importance of supporting young people's mental health and supportive environments for young people and, indeed, for the rest of us. The Senator is right to look for a debate with the Minister, Deputy O'Donovan. We will certainly look for that. I do not think he has been in this Chamber since he became Minister in this area so it is nigh-on time that we have him here. We will also talk to the Minister of State, Deputy Thomas Byrne, because there has been talk about our priorities for the EU Presidency. As is custom, those priorities are not shared until the previous country completes its six months. I know there is going to be a focus on AI and digitalisation. I certainly think this could pre-empt something really important Ireland could do during its Presidency. Based on what the Senator has said and brought to our attention, we will certainly look for that.

Senator Manus Boyle spoke about local improvement schemes, which are a lifeline for many rural communities. He spoke about the €1.2 million allocation for Donegal, which is very significant. I totally appreciate that all of Donegal is very rural and that there are an awful lot of roads. The Senator mentioned 250 applications in his own municipal district. That is indeed significant. With regard to a review, we have asked the Minister for Transport, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, to come to the Chamber to talk about funding. We will ask him to address that as well.

I should have said that Senator Fitzpatrick also spoke about the boys in green. She gave a shout-out to all of the mentors, volunteers and families who give so much, day in and day out, to ensure that young people like Troy Parrott do really well. A lot of people helped out heroes to get there. We certainly wish them well. Senator Boyle also wished the team well. He particularly mentioned Shane Coleman. Senator Murphy O'Mahony also added her voice. I know we will all be glued to the television this evening.

Senator Keogan spoke about the horrific attack on Scarlett Faulkner, who is now fighting for her life. From looking at the papers this morning, I know that a woman and a girl have been taken into custody in relation to the case. The Senator gave a shout-out to John Connors. It is my belief that, as the Senator has said, he has always acted with honesty and integrity. He is someone I have great respect for. He calls things as they are. He does not hide behind anything. The Senator spoke about the honour culture within the Travelling community and the silence around it. She echoed John Connors's remarks that this honour culture causes a lot of problems and that it is time to change. We all support that call.

Senator Tully spoke about the Before We Die campaign. Elderly parents are very concerned about the absence of plans for their sons and daughters with disabilities, who will have to fend for themselves after the passing of their parents. Over the last few days, I saw the Taoiseach speaking about the issue. I know he has met some of the parents. This is not just about money. Money does come into it but it is not just about money. I know funding for residential supports was increased by 20% this year but it is not just about that. It is about the different supports each individual needs. That is where the conversation needs to be. The Taoiseach has asked the subcommittee on disability that sits within his Department to discuss this matter. As the Senator has said, there needs to be co-ordination between the HSE and local authorities but also between the section 39 organisations, which are very involved in these young people's day care in particular. We really need an holistic approach between all of the different organisations. There has been a large investment in decongregation and this has generally worked quite well. We need to see the same effort and commitment with regard to the design of this support. I genuinely do not think the Government will be found lacking in providing funding for it. It is a question of getting the design of the supports right. We will look for a debate on it. It is a hugely important issue.

The Senator also mentioned mobility grants and the money that has been spent. Houses are deteriorating because they are not getting the funding for early interventions. We will look for a debate with the Minister on that.

Senator Margaret Murphy O'Mahony spoke about the epidemic of loneliness in Ireland. A recent survey has shown that Ireland has the highest levels of loneliness in the EU. People are concerned. About 20% of people in Ireland say they experience loneliness. I actually would have thought it might be more than that. The average in Europe is about 13%. It is something that comes up regularly. We will look for a debate with the Minister of State with responsibility for mental health to discuss that.

Senator Boyhan spoke about social cohesion in rural Ireland and particularly in Gaeltacht communities, island communities and very small rural communities where the lack of housing has become a problem. As he rightly said, we see schools suffering. They are not able to hold onto teachers because their numbers are going down. The GAA and other sporting organisations are also losing numbers. When we were all growing up, the parish was the thing. Parishes are struggling. It was always all about the parish, how people could support the parish and how the parish could support people. They are struggling. We are awaiting information from the Minister in relation to rural housing. I think we will have that soon. We will most certainly look for a debate on the issue as a matter of priority. The Senator also welcomed the fact that the Tánaiste is meeting the chief executive of Galway County Council with regard to equalisation fund funding.

Senator Ollie Crowe spoke about the great Michael Lyster and how sad everybody was to hear the news over the weekend. Michael was just incredible. He was a wonderful sports ambassador and a wonderful ambassador for Galway. We all have great memories of him. I met him in Galway during the 2003 Special Olympics World Games. He was just fantastic. It was lovely to have the experience of meeting him one to one. He was a really kind, warm and compassionate person. Our deepest sympathies go out to his wife and family, to his community and to everybody who met him. He touched lives. There is no doubt about that.

Senator Crowe also spoke about firebombings in Dublin and Galway and the fact that councils have developed a policy of not allowing residents back to these houses for their own safety. For some families, that is very difficult because these are their communities. They have been firebombed through no fault of their own and it is very difficult to have to start anew. We need to look at the way this type of horrific behaviour is tackled. To be fair, the Minister for justice is a regular in here but we will look to have a debate with him on the matter at some point.

Senator Andrews spoke about the horrific situation where a horse was killed in Clonmel. Only last night somebody brought it to my attention and sent me a photograph. I was glad I did not see the videos that are circulating. I could not look at them. They show the terror and the pain and the carnage on the roads. We cannot blame the 13-year-old who was in charge of the horse. We have to blame the people who put that 13-year-old in charge of the horse. It was absolute cruelty. Senator Andrews mentioned the case of another horse and an unborn foal that was killed in Ballyfermot. We absolutely need enforcement around sulky racing. I see it has started again in Kildare. Sometimes the speed they go at is shocking. It is absolute cruelty of the highest order. We 100% need regulation around it and we will, again, ask the Minister for agriculture to come in. I know Senator Andrews has called for a debate on animal welfare. We are well overdue one and we need to include the sulky racing in that as well.

Senator O'Reilly spoke about her concern regarding the triple lock, which is going through a process. We will have the opportunity in the Seanad to have a debate on the legislation that the Government is introducing.

Senator Harmon spoke about Bessborough mother and baby home, and the fact there are statements in the Dáil this afternoon on that. We need to have statements in the Seanad. We certainly will look for that. The Senator also spoke about the strategy of the Minister for further and higher education, Deputy Lawless, on student accommodation, which was launched yesterday. I have not read all the detail. The Senator raised concerns about over-reliance on private landlords and no rent cap. We will ask the Minister to come to the House to have a debate. It is really important when we have around 42,000 students who do not have appropriate accommodation. It is something that, in all areas where we have third level and universities, we need to get right. I am glad the Minister has tackled it because it really needed a particular focus and he has put that focus on it. We will certainly look for that debate. I thank Senator Harmon.