I welcome this opportunity to address this House on my first visit to the newly elected Seanad. I offer Senators of all parties and of none my best wishes for the life of this Seanad. The Government is very appreciative of the support of the Seanad for the Good Friday Agreement. I recall being in the House, in the days after the Agreement was signed, when the necessary legislation was brought through the House. I will ask the Seanad again next week to pass legislation with regard to the North-South Implementation Bodies so that they can continue to function after 1 December. I am very grateful to Senators for affording me this opportunity to speak about recent developments.