Ivor Callely (Independent)

I acknowledge and respect how the public voted last Friday week and congratulate all those elected to the 31st Dáil. I also congratulate Senator Darragh O'Brien on his nomination to the Seanad. I wish the new Government every success in the challenges that lie ahead for it. I am not going to get into whether it intends to adopt existing policies, but the new Government needs to offer hope and confidence to the public. I wish it well in its endeavours in that regard because we need to see a sea-change.

All I have is a notification of the Seanad sitting today. I do not know what the plans are up to polling day in the Seanad elections. Will the Leader outline whether the House will sit in the meantime?

Will he also highlight the National Transport Authority's public consultations website? I am referring to the final consultation on Vision 2030 for Dublin transport. Whether they work or live in Dublin, the National Transport Authority are encouraging as many people as possible to take part in the final consultation.

Will the Leader arrange to hold a debate on matters relating to the insurance industry, an area in which he has shown an interest? I am referring to the manner in which crash repair companies are approved by insurance companies, as well as the possible competition related matters on that issue. That was brought to my attention in the course of the recent general election.

I find myself in a difficult position when I hear about reform of the Seanad. I am conscious that I have been involved in a public procedure and do not want to have a conflict of interest-----