Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The ambassador’s experience has been very important in making those changes to our relationship North, South, east and west. The unique and special commitment of our Civil Service, particularly the Departments of Foreign Affairs, and the Taoiseach, has been rewarding in terms of the way our country and economy developed as a result of the Good Friday Agreement.

Dr. Mansergh is no stranger to these Houses. He is very welcome. I call him to make his opening statement.