I congratulate the new Hungarian Prime Minister and I welcome the results at the weekend. It is very clear that the people of Hungary decided to choose liberal democracy and a pro-European party. This election really mattered. It was probably the most important election in Europe in 2026. It solidifies the European response to Russia and to Putin and is a very clear rejection of Viktor Orbán. I pass every good wish to the new Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, and the Tisza Party.

I ask for a debate with the Minister for education. I am concerned about increasing financial pressures being placed on families across the country specifically in relation to rising school transport costs and the reintroduction of State examination fees. A parent contacted me the week before Easter about these fees which were brought back in. I accept they were stopped for a period but were brought back in about three days before the oral examinations started. Students were told if they could not pay, they could still do the orals but they would not get the results until the fees were paid. I am concerned about that. We have to ask whether any of these increasing costs are fair and sustainable. Are they in keeping with our commitment to equality of opportunity? At a time of a growing cost of living when households are grappling with rising rent, higher grocery bills and increased energy costs, the reintroduction of these costs is not insignificant. I would appreciate if the Minister could come for a debate on it.

The night before last, I watched the playback of Kathryn Thomas's documentary, "Young Forever: The Death of Ageing?". It was really interesting and there were also some interesting articles in the Irish Independent. It has brought renewed attention to a growing and concerning issue; the rise in cosmetic procedures in children under the age of 18. Obviously, we are living in a world of treatments, plastic surgery, supplements, etc., and adults can make their own choices. I make no judgment on that as long as people make sure they go to the right person for these types of surgeries. Unfortunately, there are too many unregulated operators in the market. It was very concerning to listen to a young man who said he started getting these treatments at 16. He literally became addicted to it and was spending €1,400 a month on different types of plastic surgery. The problem is that there is no regulation. I would like a debate with the Minister for Health on how we can regulate these products better. It is a concern when social media is driving image so much. We can all fall under the spell of that.