Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)

I congratulate Deputy Moynihan on becoming Chair of the agriculture committee.

We are actually neighbours at the county bounds. My father and the Cathaoirleach's father were special friends all their lives. I wish the Cathaoirleach the best of luck with this committee. He is well able for it. I am glad to be a member this time. The last two times, I had to wait until the end of committee meetings to contribute because I was not a member. I am glad to be a member of the agriculture committee because it is very relevant to the work I do for people. We will all work together. I know all the members and wish them all well. It is a great committee and we can do a lot for the people we represent if we work together.