Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Black referred to the presentation on endometriosis in the audiovisual room. She will be aware that the Government has formed a women's health task force. Women's health is very important to this Government and it has been prioritised in many things the Government has done. Proper education is important, not only from health and medical professionals but also in our education system. I hope that endometriosis will be part of the work of the task force. It is not only in the Republic of Ireland that there are issues around this but also in Northern Ireland and Britain. Some very high-profile women have gone on the public airwaves to discuss it. Education will create awareness.

Senator Joe O'Reilly referred to timber-framed and durable timber buildings. I support his call on this, particularly looking at the change in regulations around taller buildings, including office blocks and public buildings. I would be happy to have a debate on this with the Minister. It might be a combination of Ministers, namely, Deputies Eoghan Murphy, Bruton and Doyle.

Senator Ó Domhnaill raised the issue of aquaculture licences in Ballyness Bay, County Donegal in the context of 14 of 18 licences being awarded and one or two not being awarded. I do not have the information on this to hand. I know licensing is a very vexing area. It is about ensuring that jobs are created, protected and enhanced. I take his point. He had a Commencement Matter on this recently and if I can have the Minister before the House before Christmas, I will. However, it will probably be in the new year.

I wish the Cathaoirleach well in his full health now he is back. He is on temporary light duties. He gave us all a bit of a fright, as I said last week. I hope he is taking notice of the advice of people such as the Minister of State, Deputy Moran, and others to take it easy. This is a marathon, not a sprint. We are glad that he is back and we hope that he will take it easy. We will guide him back in gently and try not to give him too much heartache on this side of the House anyway. It is good to have him back.