Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In a bit of breaking news, I am sure the House will be glad to hear that the 12 young lads and their coach have all been successfully rescued in Thailand. Congratulations to all those involved in the rescue. It was an amazing achievement and it ends on a happy note. While the sun has been shining here, they have gone through several days of extreme stress and difficulty.

Senator Craughwell has moved amendment No. 1 to the Order of Business: "That the Order of Business include provision for a suspension of the sitting from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m." Senator Buttimer has moved an amendment to that amendment: "That "7 p.m." be deleted and "6.30 p.m." be substituted thereafter." That would mean there would be a sos of 30 minutes.