Mary Fitzpatrick (Fianna Fail)

On behalf of the Fianna Fáil group, I join in the welcome to our distinguished guests. We stand in solidarity with the victims and families of the genocide in Srebrenica and we renew our call for an end to the genocide in Gaza.

On domestic matters, I welcome the announcement by the Minister for justice of his intention to bring a memorandum to Cabinet next week, on 15 July, regarding the personal injuries guidelines. I am sure his communication yesterday will be welcomed and not only by other Members of the House. I commend Senator Nelson Murray. Senators have worked very hard to support small businesses and enterprises throughout the country and address this issue. The Minister was constrained and compelled by legislation to bring forward a memorandum but he does not need to seek approval for a resolution and he has indicated this is his intention. I welcome that. It is a very welcome reprieve for small businesses throughout the country.

I congratulate the team at the Gate Theatre at the top of O'Connell Street. It is part of the Rotunda complex. Last night, it had its opening night of the Martin McDonagh play The Pillowman. The play is an exceptional production with exceptional acting. It is a unique piece of theatre to be staged in Dublin. It is not for the faint-hearted. The acting is superb. It is incredibly witty and delivered with great emotion. Very weirdly, it examines the deepest and darkest elements of the human condition. I encourage everybody to support the Gate Theatre and see the play. It is an exceptional production. I wish it well with the run.