I thank the 18 Senators for their contributions. Senator Dee Ryan spoke about the dental scheme and simplifying it. As well as outlining an issue with dental care and access for children needing dental care, the Senator outlined a solution or a measure that could possibly help, which is the €200 tax credit. Obviously, we have a budget in September. I know the Senator will use her powers of persuasion within her own party - I am sure we will too - to try to convince the Minister. We have done a lot in the health service, particularly for children and young children under the age of eight, especially, but dental care is critical. It is not something we have done as much as we have done in other areas. When you are talking about targeted costs for cost of living, dental care is key to someone's health for life and particularly at an early stage.

The Senator also spoke about the new acute model for beds but, obviously, an increase in consultants across the mid-west is something that has been called for for quite some time by the Senator and many others. It is one of the reasons healthcare in the mid-west has been on the news and has been criticised or people in this Chamber and the Lower Chamber have been critical of it. I will ask the Minister to respond to that.

Senators Scahill, O'Donovan, Black, Andrews and Ruane spoke about the report from the drugs committee. This is one of the reasons it is positive we set up a drugs committee for people who have very different political views but who can come together to a consensus on what needs to be done. Taking all the contributions into account today, obviously, if we knew it was that easy to get Senator Ruane out of this Chamber, she has strengthened the case for doing it - I am only joking. On a serious note, people come with experience and have different perspectives on it. We all respect that. We obviously respect the Senator's view that this needs to be a health-led approach, but also we have people, such as Senator O'Donovan, who comes from the other side of it in terms of gardaí and the lack of resources they have. There are different perspectives on it. We have seen successes in other countries where a health-led approach has been beneficial, and not taking away from the fact that we certainly need to invest more in the Garda, resources and education on that, this report starts that conversation. It it is to be hoped it will come to this House to be fully debated. I commend the Members on that committee, as Senator Black said, on the work they have done. Senator Scahill also called for a debate in the House. I will write to the Minister to see if we can have a debate on that in the House. I suspect it will come anyway but I will write to the Minister to see if that is possible.

Senator Keogan spoke about legal costs for public representatives. It would be a huge barrier for people to being able to do their jobs if they feared that the costs would come back on them. It is not something that I am aware has happened to anyone I know, but if it happens to one, it gets talked about and it puts fear into other public representatives about what they can and cannot do for fear of a financial impact on them. It is worth having that discussion on it. I do not know if a Commencement matter is the best way to approach it with the Minister. Certainly we need to make sure, if we want to encourage people, especially local representatives, to get in politics and play a role, that they need not be fearful of repercussions when they are simply trying to work with, as the Senator said, complex issues. I will talk to the Minister on that.

Senator McCormack spoke about the Women's Aid report. Senator Comyn raised it as well. We had a debate on this last month. Even though it is an incredibly important issue, I am not sure it is credible to go to the Minister to say that we need to have another debate within three or four weeks of having had a debate. I will look at doing something on it, perhaps some time in the future, because it is a very serious issue. The Minister, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, has done a lot of work on it. I know the Minister, Deputy McEntee, has been criticised by the other side of the House for a lot of things but certainly, I refer to the issue of domestic violence.

On foot of the spike in domestic violence, particularly during and after Covid, the funding for community groups that deal with the consequences of such violence increased dramatically, but the number of people seeking support has also increased dramatically. We will see if we can have a debate on the matter. Sinn Féin Members have a Private Members' slot before the end of term. If they want to do so, they could table a motion. It is not for me to tell them what to do.

Senator Nessa Cosgrove spoke about the really good work that community training centres do. She spoke about the challenge of going from level 3 to level 5 and the drop in financial support. I suspect that a Commencement matter is the best way for the Senator to go on that one. It is important to acknowledge that they do incredible work.

Senator Frances Black spoke about the final report of the drugs committee. We will try to get an opportunity to speak about it in this House.

Senator Alison Comyn spoke about the 14 step-down beds in Drogheda. It is very welcome that there has been a stay of execution in that regard. I know the Senator has done an awful lot of work in highlighting this matter. Sometimes when you highlight things, you get a stay of execution. That is a win, but you have to make sure that stay of execution becomes permanent. The first win is actually stopping those beds being taken away. It is one of the hurdles crossed, and I know the Senator will continue to work hard to ensure that those beds are retained, particularly as they are vital for towns such as Drogheda.

Senator Noel O'Donovan also spoke about the report of the drugs committee. The Senator raised the issue of rural pubs. Senator Mike Kennelly spoke about that as well. It is hugely important that those pubs are supported. Yesterday, the vintners made a submission outlining the kinds of supports they need and the challenges they face. The Senator's area in west Cork is a very popular destination during the summer months. There are awful lot of wet pubs there that do extremely well in summertime but that need supports for the rest of the year.

Like Senator Dee Ryan, Senator Pauline Tully referred to dental services. Senator Tully outlined some of the challenges involved. Senator Ryan made a very good proposal. It would be good to a debate on the matter. I will try to contact the Minister to see if that would be possible.

Senator Anne Rabbitte referred to Rory Coady's birthday. The wait for approval for the medication relating to Friedreich's ataxia is very frustrating for families. The Minister has outlined the challenges with getting approval. Sometimes the drug companies do not contact the Government to get approval. They go to other countries first, and sometimes Ireland has to reach out to these drug companies to tell them to submit applications. Sometimes that takes longer than people might think. Once an application is in, the HSE tries to make a decision as quickly as possible. If it has committed to the end of June or the first week in July, that commitment needs to be followed through on for these families.

Senator Linda Nelson Murray raised the issue of Alzheimer's disease and the capacity in daycare centres. Most people here would have some family connection in that regard. I know someone who suffered with Alzheimer's. I have a number of aunts and uncles who were affected by it. Daycare centres provide a major service for those suffering with the disease. Senator Nelson Murray particularly asked about Navan daycare centre. Because of the increase in the number of cases in that Navan and in other areas across the country, there is a need for them to be prioritised. I will write to the Minister on the Senator's behalf. I know she will work on it herself, as she always does for services in Navan.

Senator Chris Andrews spoke about the report of the drugs committee. He also referred to James Browne and the homeless figures. Obviously, those figures are not where we wanted them to be. We have taken a lot of measures in housing which have been successful. We can only solve this problem by building more houses and the figures have been good for 2025. The figures for the first quarter of 2026 are exceptionally good and we need that to continue. That is because of measures introduced by this Government and because of increased funding brought in by this Government. That does not take away from the fact that we still have people, including families with young kids, who are homeless. Those families need to be prioritised. I respect the Senator's view that. We can always have a debate on the matter in the House if needs be.

Senator Mark Duffy spoke about events in Foxford and the celebrations relating to the 249th anniversary of Admiral Brown's birth. He acknowledged the work of Margaret Reilly, chair of the committee. It is important to connect various towns to other areas across the world. In Tipperary, we have a connection with Argentina. In the 1900s, Paddy McCarthy from Cashel went over and started a small football team with a few people who were living there. That club became Boca Juniors. Cashel has a huge connection with the Boca Juniors club. We always say that is why that club's players wear the blue and yellow of Tipperary. It is important especially when it will celebrate the 250th anniversary next year. I suggest the Senator should work with the embassy. It should be possible to get some high-level government people to come over to celebrate that. Mayo is used to welcoming high-level government people. I have no doubt that Senator Duffy can bring a high-level person from Argentina to Mayo.

Senator Lynn Ruane also referred to the final report of the drugs committee. I acknowledge her powerful and emotional contribution. She has an awful lot of qualities, and certainly knows and is passionate about this matter in particular.

Senator Sarah O'Reilly spoke about the excise duty on petrol and diesel. I would be more than happy to have a debate on that. I think most people on this side of the House would welcome a debate on that. We immediately brought in a package of €750 million when the war in Iran started. That has been hugely beneficial to people right across the country. The Taoiseach and the Tánaiste have always said that these measures are flexible in terms of decisions that can be made. We know the winter has the potential to be difficult and we need to keep money aside for that. That is what a reasonable Government would do. When we see that a deal has not been agreed on Iran, even though it was promised last Friday, we know that there will be challenges for us later in the year. As a result of decisions made in recent years, the Government has funding in place to allow it to support our people through the winter period. That is what we will do. If the Senator wants a debate on the matter, I am sure everyone in this House, particularly on the Government side, would be more than happy to have it.

Senator Aubrey McCarthy referred to Explorium in Sandyford. I have been looking to bring my kids to it but have not done so yet. It looks amazing. When talking about the national science centre, this is exactly what they have been talking about. I know what he is saying about not doubling up. I am hoping to bring my kids up during the summer months. It is a great facility that opens up the minds of young kids into science and the world of wonder.