I thank the 24 Senators who gave contributions. I have about six minutes to respond to 24 contributions. That is 15 seconds each. Senator Fiona O'Loughlin welcomed her guests and spoke about Avista and the work it does and the work we need to do in terms of employment rates being low. Senator Conway has done a great deal of work on this in terms of long-term employment for people with disabilities. There is more we can do as a Government. Senator Manus Boyle spoke about the tragic loss of three lives in Donegal which is very sad indeed. Our hearts go out to them. He also spoke about National Donor Awareness Week. Senator Boyle understands more than anyone, not just in this House but throughout the country, the impact that can have on a family. Senator Boyle's wife Arlene is waiting for a transplant. That does not affect just one person. It affects the four in his house and the wider family. We all hope that Arlene as well as everyone in the country can receive their transplants as quickly as possible. However, that can only be done, as he said, by having conversations in family homes and asking people to be open-minded and open to what they can do.

Senator Keogan spoke about Fianna Fáil Ard-Fheis. I am a member of Fine Gael, so that was answered by a number of contributions. I will leave that to them.

It is great to see them all in the Chamber today.

With her contribution she must have been there herself privately, as she knew a great deal of what was going on.

Allow the Acting Leader to respond to the Order of Business please.

I did not watch it and I have not seen it but a number of people have responded in defence of the good work that Fianna Fáil has done. That is to be acknowledged. Senator Harmon spoke about AI smart glasses and the consent that needs to be given when anyone is being filmed and how there should be consent for that. That is why the AI committee was set up; to look at things like this that have not been looked at before. It is important that we have a debate in the House on this.

Senator Maria McCormack spoke about Rosenallis National School and the award it won. She spoke about it last week but in terms of confirmation of funding going forward, I will speak to the Minister. It could be an opportunity for the Senator to put down a Commencement matter. Senator Lynn Ruane spoke about the horrific attack that happened outside of Arnotts. There is an investigation happening and I do not think it is appropriate for me to comment on it but it is horrific and very sad for that person and their family.

Senator Alison Comyn spoke about the annual report from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre and it is absolutely harrowing to see there has been an increase of almost one third and almost 24,000 people are ringing the rape crisis centre. It is predominantly women but also men and the Senator has called for a debate on that with the Minister, which is a really important thing to do. To think the numbers have increased by 33% in two years is depressing but it is something we need to do more work on.

Senator Scahill spoke about the ambulance strike that was debated a lot last week. There are negotiations happening at the moment and we hope that a conclusion can be reached before any further strikes happen. Senator Victor Boyhan spoke about businesses in Waterford and commended the work that was done to make sure businesses can receive funding as quickly as possible. I know the Minister of State, Deputy John Cummins, has been working very hard with the Minister, Deputy Peter Burke, on that issue. As he said himself, it is important to keep that under review. Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee spoke about all of the positive things Fianna Fáil has done, which was well outlined and I agree with the majority of that. Others have agreed as well.

Senator Paraic Brady spoke about the Adams brothers, Jordan and Cian, and the running of 32 marathons in 32 days, which is a phenomenal achievement, to raise awareness for dementia. I know Senator Scahill ran with them. I am not sure he ran too far as I read in the paper at the weekend he runs a couple of kilometres a week so I do not think he did a full marathon with them but he might have done some. As their last leg is on 28 May, he asked people to support them. Senator Andrews spoke about the flotilla and the acts of Israel being condemned by the Irish Government. I know he is frustrated by what he perceives to be not enough being done by the Irish Government but the Department is working very hard to bring those citizens back. Possibly more needs to be done. He has experience himself of when the Department of foreign affairs has assisted him and others in such a situation but it is wrong and it needs to be called out for being wrong.

Senator Joe Flaherty spoke about the Fianna Fáil Ard-Fheis. Those contributions were made strongly and forcefully. Senator P.J. Murphy spoke about turf cutting. He raised that last week and he has called on the Minister for housing to lift an injunction he obtained against Mr. Darcy. There is an opportunity for a Commencement matter with that and I know he put one down last week but meeting the Minister officially would be an important thing to do. Senator Malcolm Noonan spoke about the flotilla and the sister of the President on that and more that can be done by Government, which is in line with what Senator Andrews said. Senator Robbie Gallagher spoke about increasing the threshold for social housing. As he says it has not been done since 2023, it is an important time for it and it will be going on for four years if it has not been increased by this budget. There is an opportunity to have a debate and I will contact the Minister on that.

Senator Mark Duffy spoke about wind energy and made a very good point about grant supports for battery units because there is an awful lot of energy that is being wasted or certainly is not being captured by people or businesses. Giving some sort of grant aid for batteries would be a very good thing to do. That is hopefully something for the budget in October. Senator Joe Conway congratulated the Celtic manager and team on their success at the weekend. It is another example of how someone at a certain age can achieve great success and Senator Conway knows that himself, as seen in the election of 18 months ago. It does not matter what age you are; you can achieve great success. Senator Teresa Costello spoke about the successful Fianna Fáil Ard-Fheis as well.

Senator Sarah O'Reilly spoke about the ambulance service and asked why the pay conditions have not been implemented by the HSE. That is a matter for the negotiations that are happening at the moment.

Senator Mike Kennelly spoke about a primary care centre. He knows that there has been an awful lot of investment while Fine Gael has in government in the context of building primary care centres. I have seen it in Dingle. I had to use the primary care centre after falling off a bike while cycling around Dingle. There are many primary care centres in Kerry, and this is another one that is very important.

I thank the Acting Leader for replying to the Order of Business.