It has been extremely useful to have had this initial debate on the report. I have no doubt that it will stimulate further public discussion on this important topic which has such a profound effect on our history, community life and sense of identity. A number of the contributors referred to the importance of caring for elderly emigrants, including those who wish to return to live in Ireland. There has also been support for an awards scheme to enable recognition to be given to Irish people abroad who have contributed to the development of their adopted countries and Ireland. There has also been support for making more information available to the Irish abroad and a new organisation to support them.