Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

For the amusement of the committee, the Deputy might like to hear that there was an animal welfare issue last night when a swan walked in from the road through the main gates of the Department, meaning no cars could get in or out. It landed on Merrion Square or on the street and could not take off because of the tall buildings. The security officers built a nest for the swan, where it stayed until it was taken by animal welfare people today.