I thank all Senators for their contributions this morning. I will start with Senator Fiona O’Loughlin, who acknowledged the recent Hungarian election and the new pro-EU Government there. She wished the new Prime Minister and Government in Hungary well. I certainly hope it will now be more pro-European and there will be more liberal democracy as part of this new Government. She also called for a debate with the Minister for education regarding the increase in financial pressures on people following the removal of the once-off payments in relation to exam fees. She also mentioned the increase in transport costs and questioned whether they are fair and equitable. I will request a debate with the Minister for education, Deputy McEntee, and her Department in that regard. She also talked about the documentary by Kathryn Thomas - I have not seen it – and the rise in cosmetic treatments, particularly for those under 18 years of age. She called for a debate with the Minister for Health, which I will certainly request. It is an important issue in the context of body image and everything else, particularly for young people in the age of social media and all the rest of it. I will request that debate.

Senator Joe O’Reilly talked about the ongoing oil crisis and conflict in the Middle East and how it is impacting on the need to invest in public transport. He called for a review of public transport availability and a debate on this whole matter. I will request a debate on public transport. While we have seen increases over the last number of years, it is important that we provide adequate services and increased frequency where there is demand. We must also increase the number of bus shelters, which many local authorities are putting in place. Where they are provided, they are welcomed because they provide that level of comfort to people who are choosing public transport.

Senator Craughwell raised concerns about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and how we will see the oil price shock continue and increase, alongside the possibility of industrial unrest. I will request a debate with the Minister for Finance, Deputy Harris, on the matter.

Senator Tully raised the specific case about supports for twins with autism who are starting school in September. She asked me to raise the issue with the Minister, Deputy Foley. Senator Tully might put down a Commencement matter on that question to get a particular answer. She also called for a debate with the Minister, Deputy O’Brien, regarding our roads allocation. We have a request in with the Minister. I understand he is willing to come to the Chamber but we have to finalise a date.

Senator Flynn called for a debate on Traveller accommodation. She talked about the redevelopment that is now not going ahead in Labre Park. I will request that debate but she may wish to put down a Commencement matter regarding that specific development. I know the issue is in The Irish Times, as she mentioned, today. She may get a more direct response about the reasoning or rationale behind that decision by doing so.

Senator Duffy called for supports for those sectors impacted by the fuel crisis. He mentioned ferry operators, which is a valid contribution and one which I have not seen in the dispatches. Certainly, it is something the Government will provide supports for. I acknowledge the role of Councillor Peter Flynn in bringing this issue to his attention. He may wish to put down a Commencement matter with the Minister with the responsibility for the islands or raise it directly with the Government. I will do so as well. He has also called for continued supports for the inshore sector. As I understand it, there is a debate next Tuesday with the Minister, Deputy Heydon, on agricultural supports in the context of the challenges within the sector over recent weeks. He also wished the Balla boys, who are on tour, well in their event in Croke Park.

Senator Cathal Byrne raised Storm Chandra ripping through Wexford and had a request for the Department of Transport. Regarding this specific issue, he may put down a Commencement matter. As I said, I have asked the Minister, Deputy O’Brien, to come to the Chamber to talk about the whole issue of roads funding. I will try to get an update on that and, perhaps, secure availability from the Minister.

Senator Clonan raised the triple lock, the talk of international forces, the aid to civil power and civil authority and the need for a debate on parliamentary oversight. I will request a debate on that. We have had the Minister, Deputy McEntee, in the Seanad recently on defence matters. Indeed, we had a Fianna Fáil Private Members' motion on defence. Some of these issues were aired then. She is due in the Chamber in the coming weeks to speak on international affairs. That may be an opportunity for the Senator to raise these matters.

Senator Keogan quite rightly raised the recent comments by President Trump to Pope Leo and the imagery that has been used officially in which Trump was depicted as Jesus. It was not particularly welcome. Certainly, it has undermined him in the views of many Roman Catholics and bolstered the support for Pope Leo in his work.

Senators Boyhan and McCarthy acknowledged the role of the former Minister of State, Deputy Michael Healy-Rae, and I join them in that regard. I am sure that resigning as a Minister of State was a huge upset to him, his family and his supporters. I acknowledge that and wish him well for what will no doubt be a continued long career in politics.

Senator Boyhan raised the issue of solar panels and planning applications. There is an ongoing debate about energy security.

Judging by valid contributions from many people in these Houses, there are so many people who have concerns about onshore wind, offshore wind, LNG, solar panels, battery farms, peaking plants, oil exploration, the nuclear debate and interconnectors. This is a real issue, but energy security is so important. There is a balance to be struck on all of this. I will request a debate with the Minister in relation to the whole area of solar and its use on agricultural lands. There are other properties, whether they be rooftops or car parks, where these could be focused on, rather than on farmland.

Senator McCarthy acknowledged the late Moya Brennan. May she rest in peace. She was a supporter of Tiglin. He also raised his own business in the haulage sector and the pressures and margins in the haulage sector. The Government has tried to respond over the last number of days, as they did before this, in relation to the diesel rebate. We will continue to keep these under review. As Senator Craughwell said, we do not know where oil prices are going to go over the next number of weeks and months and over the rest of the year. Hopefully things will settle and start to drop. We cannot be absolutely sure on that. That is why the Government has to be able to be agile and robust in trying to reduce the costs and pressures on businesses.