Fiona O'Loughlin (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

When I mention the angels of God, I refer to whatever God means to Members. Lá Fhéile Bríde shona daoibh. Brigid means so much to people not just around Kildare and Ireland, but around the world. I was in Strasbourg at the Council of Europe meeting last week. There are three parishes outside Strasbourg called after St. Brigid. St. Brigid's church in Strasbourg had a ceremony last Sunday, which was interesting. I wish everybody well. In the words of the blessing:

May no fire, no flame burn us;

May no lake, no sea drown us;

May no king, no chief insult us;

May all the birds sing for us;

May all the cattle low for us;

May all the insects buzz for us;

May the angels of God always protect us.

That shows Brigid's love of nature. She was a great environmentalist.

The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Technological Universities Act 2018 (Section 36) (Appointed Day) Order 2022, back from committee, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 2, Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 5 p.m., with the opening contribution of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, and with the Minister to be given no less than ten minutes to reply to the debate.