I must now deal with a deferred division relating to the Second Reading motion on the International Protection Bill 2026, taken on Thursday, 12 February. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.
Question put: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
The Dáil divided: Tá, 76; Níl, 61; Staon, 0.
Tellers: Tá, Deputies Mary Butler and Emer Currie; Níl, Deputies Matt Carthy and Gary Gannon.
Question declared carried.