Mary White (Fianna Fail)

I congratulate the Taoiseach on a most successful visit. It was clear from the pictures in the newspapers that the man thoroughly enjoyed himself. His visit to the emerald isle dominated the Chinese media, which are thrilled that China is forging a relationship with a country of 4.4 million people. China's population increases by that figure every year. This is a milestone in the trade history of our country which will provide a tremendous boost for jobs and help us get out of our current recession.