Regina Doherty (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is younger people are retiring these days. I wish Tom every happiness and continued joy as he retires. All of our staff who work around here, particularly our ushers, are consummate professionals. Tom's kindness and wisdom during my time here has been hugely beneficial. I want to genuinely thank Tom for everything he has done for me, on behalf my Fine Gael colleagues and indeed all of us.

The Order of Business today is No. 2, Appropriation Bill 2023 - all Stages, to be taken at 11.45 a.m., and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 75 minutes by the putting of one question from the Chair, which shall in relation to all amendments include only those set down or accepted by the Government, with the opening contribution of the Minister at the debate on Second Stage not to exceed six minutes, all Senators not to exceed six minutes, and the Minister to be given five minutes to reply to the debate; No. 3, motion regarding the early signature of the Appropriation Bill 2023, to taken on the conclusion of No. 3 without debate; No. 4, the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1.15 p.m. or on the conclusion of No. 3, whichever is later, with the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and that time may be shared, all other Senators not to exceed five minutes and that time may be shared, and the Minister with no less than ten minutes to reply.