David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We would all wish to be associated with the Minister's words of congratulations to Mr. McNamara and Ms Mary O'Regan and the work they are doing.

Since we are in this mode I also take the opportunity to congratulate the Minister on his very interesting presentations to the conference over the weekend and on Monday on the Common Foreign and Security Policy and defence policy. It was a fascinating conference. Our officials there did us proud. It was well organised, it went like clockwork and everyone was impressed with how the conference was organised and run. The Minister's presentation and involvement were very welcome.