Before calling Deputy McDonald, I welcome to the Gallery the following guests of Deputy Richard O'Donoghue: Marianne, Pat, Clare, Daniel and Jack Tierney from Mountrath, County Laois; Rachel and Ciara Coughlan from Cloyne, County Cork; and Mary Angela Downes and Brigid O'Sullivan from Knockaderry, County Limerick.

Sentiment score: 0.46

I thank the Taoiseach.

Sentiment score: 0.36

I thank the Taoiseach.

Sentiment score: 0.36

I call Deputy McDonald.

Sentiment score: 0.00

I thank Deputy McDonald. I call on the Taoiseach to respond.

Sentiment score: 0.18

I call on the Taoiseach to respond.

Sentiment score: 0.00

I thank the Taoiseach.

Sentiment score: 0.36

I call Deputy Lawlor.

Sentiment score: 0.00

I thank the Taoiseach and call on Deputy Lawlor to respond.

Sentiment score: 0.36

Sorry, Deputy, it is not a back and forth.

Sentiment score: -0.08

The Deputy has had her opportunity.

Sentiment score: 0.42

Sorry, Deputy.

Sentiment score: -0.08

Please, Deputy.

Sentiment score: 0.32