Fiona O'Loughlin (Fianna Fail)

I add my voice of welcome to our distinguished guests from France. We look forward to celebrating with them on Monday.

The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of the Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Defence Forces Tribunal of Inquiry) Regulations 2025, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, statements on various transport matters, including BusConnects, the regional bus network, the western rail corridor and increasing capacity at regional airports, to be taken at 11.45 a.m. and to conclude at 1.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, the time for group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, that of all other Senators not to exceed four minutes, and time may be shared, and the Minister to be given not less than eight minutes to reply to the debate; and No. 3, Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025 - Second Stage, to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and to conclude at 3.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, the time of group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, that of all other Senators not to exceed four minutes, and time may be shared, and the Minister to be given not less than eight minutes to reply to the debate.