Anne Rabbitte (Fianna Fail)

I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 12 be taken before No. 1", therefore putting the Electricity Supply (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2025 before the House. I brought forward this Bill so that, I hope, later in the week we might be able to reach Second Stage. The whole purpose of the Bill is to address the water levels around the River Shannon which have not been changed since 1934 when Ardnacrusha was put in place. I am seeking to bring forward this Bill and to have a robust debate on it. For far too long we have winter flooding, summer flooding and farms at risks. We also have communities cut off. We had summer floods in 2013, 2019 and 2023. I want the ESB to address how it manages and gauges the levels on the Shannon. With your indulgence, a Chathaoirligh, I hope to get the support to get the Bill through this evening. This is a Bill I cosponsored with Senator Paul Daly.