Seán Kyne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Senators for their contributions this morning. We started with Senator Malcolm Byrne, joined by Senator Eugene Murphy, congratulating the silver medallists in the European Athletics Championships on their great performance in setting a new Irish record time. They are Sophie Becker, Rhasidat Adeleke, Phil Healy and Sharlene Mawdsley. I congratulate them and am sure all Members of the House will join me in those congratulations. It is testament to the investment over a number of years in sport of all hues in this country.

Senator Malcolm Byrne also followed up on the international Antarctic Treaty system and asked that we write to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. I will commit to doing that. I am not sure of the ins and outs of what exactly it entails but I will write to the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Senator Byrne also raised the issue of nursing home residents being sent letters about going on jury duty, which seems strange, especially when it is addressed to the nursing home itself and not to their original home address. I will contact the Minister for Justice about that matter.

Senator Martin Conway raised an issue that was brought to his attention by a newly elected councillor and former Member of this House, Tony Mulcahy. I congratulate Mr. Mulcahy on his re-election to Clare County Council in the Shannon area. I know he is a former member of both the county council and this House. Mr. Mulcahy and Senator Conway both raised the issues of the 74 Ukrainians who are proposed to be moved from Shannon to Lisdoonvarna, over an hour's drive away. A number of these valued residents are in paid employment, are students or are members of societies and clubs in the Shannon area. It would be unjust for them to be uprooted and moved an hour away. I will write to the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, on that matter.

Senator Craughwell raised the motion on the Order Paper. As the Cathaoirleach explained, it is not the intention to guillotine it on that day. It is an issue of taking Committee and Remaining Stages together-----