I thank all Senators for their contributions this morning, starting with Senator O'Loughlin, who commended all in Ballymore Eustace on it becoming the first age- and climate-friendly town in Ireland. A celebration there was attended by An Tánaiste, the Senator and others, including local dignitaries. The Senator talked of the high age range of the county and the lack of GP services. I know she has put down Commencement debates on that in the past. I will engage with the Minister directly to see if there is any update on that. The Senator also talked again about the illegal encampments on the Curragh, which she has taken a huge interest in, and on which she would like a debate with the Minister for Defence. I will request that, or she may wish to put down a Commencement debate on that if she has not put down one of late.

Senator Duffy spoke of the levy on independent and local radio stations by Coimisiún na Meán and stated that the commission is a law unto itself. Obviously, the Minister cannot intervene in terms of the independence of Coimisiún na Meán. It is part of the legislation and an intervention would possibly undermine the independence of the system. Certainly, however, the committee could bring Coimisiún na Meán in to discuss where this will end and what is proposed for next year. Is it another 39% increase? The Senator is right that that would be unsustainable into the future. Local radio stations have got assistance in one hand and are getting increases in their levies in the other hand, as are independent media. That is a real concern, obviously. At the first juncture, the committee itself could bring in Coimisiún na Meán just to discuss this. The Senator might contact his own colleagues as well on that committee to see whether they have plans to bring in Coimisiún na Meán to discuss the increase in the levy and what plans it has for the future. He is certainly right that it is worrying to see increases like that.

Senator Clonan expressed concern about aluminium exports from Aughinish Alumina to Russia and called for the Minister, Deputy McEntee, to come in on the matter. The Minister will come in next week, I believe, on international developments, so the Senator may wish to raise it at that juncture and I will alert her to that. We will try to get a debate on defence matters as well after that, but there will be an opportunity next Wednesday, I think, with the Minister, Deputy McEntee.

Senator Collins raised the issue of car insurance and highlighted her own personal case, which is very clear in relation to the issues there can be around premiums and premium renewals and how a day or two can make a huge difference. I will request a debate on insurance with the Minister of State, Deputy Troy.

Senator Stephenson raised a number of conditions and rare diseases, such as Friedreich's ataxia, as well as endometriosis and fibrosis. I will request a debate on the matter. I raised Skyclarys myself and its role in treating Friedreich's ataxia a number of weeks ago in a Commencement debate. There is a national rare disease strategy, an implementation oversight group and health technology assessments on these things. There is that balance between the absolute necessity to treat people and the overall costs and the buying power capabilities, in which the European Union could have a greater role. I know there were attempts to agree with some other countries, such as the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, in terms of buying power because, as a small country, we cannot compete with the likes of Germany in terms of the ability to work with drugs providers in getting the best deal possible. It is a real issue and I will certainly raise it with the Minister for Health.

Senator Nelson Murray raised the issue of Navan hospital and the investment in that hospital. It is quite clear it has an important and bright future within County Meath and the region. She called for a discussion on this. We will request a discussion in general on capital projects and health services. She may wish to raise a Commencement debate on the direct issues in terms of Navan itself.

Senator Keogan invited the Taoiseach in to discuss transgender issues in children. I will certainly request that he come in to reply in regard to his comments, which the Senator raised. I will let her know what his or his office's response to that is.

Senator Andrews raised the issue of rents for tenants and the cost of flights for trips abroad. Trips abroad are hugely important for local authorities. I think every local authority is involved in a number of trips abroad with officials, cathaoirligh and mayors. They have an important role in developing business or tourist links. I am sure the Senator recognises the importance of that as well. I have suggested in the past that he put down a Commencement debate in relation to increases in rents in Dublin.

Senator McCarthy called for a debate with the Minister of Health on synthetic cannabis and its possible impact on psychosis. I will also request a debate with the Minister, Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, though the Senator may wish to put down a Commencement debate in regard to synthetic cannabis.

Senator Scahill raised the issue of water safety and the public using amenities. So many people drown every year, including 16 people who have unfortunately lost their lives in drownings so far this year. Our thoughts go out to their families and friends after these traumatic incidents. The Senator talked of the need for a debate on the importance of self-awareness, education in schools and additional life-saving or lifeguarding skills. I will certainly request a debate on water safety with the Minister in charge of that as well.

Senator Cathal Byrne raised the need for additional early morning rail services from south Wexford. I certainly agree in regard to connectivity and taking cars off the roads. It is certainly very important. I will request a debate on rail services but the Senator may wish to put down a Commencement debate to get a more direct response in relation to services between south Wexford and Dublin.