Gerry Horkan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister, Deputy Katherine Zappone. Before we commence, I would like to remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to discussion on the amendment. Also, on Report Stage, each amendment must be seconded.

Amendment No. 1, in the name of Senator Fintan Warfield and his party colleagues, is out of order. It proposes to require Tusla to provide a written reason when "it does not consult with any of the relevant non guardians" in respect of a pre-placement consultation procedure. The amendment is a resubmit of a Committee Stage amendment. However, the amendment was not discussed in the course of the Committee Stage debate. It must therefore be ruled out of order in accordance with Standing Order 129, as it does not arise out of committee proceedings.

Amendment No. 2 is in the name of Senators Alice-Mary Higgins and Lynn Ruane. It arises out of committee proceedings. Amendments Nos. 2 to 5, inclusive, 13, 17, 18 and 24 are related, and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

I call Senator Ruane. She will need someone to second her amendment.