I wish to comment on the current political situation. The Minister referred to the meeting last week in Belfast where I understand he will attend a further session later today. I wish him well. It is good to note that progress was made last week, although we must accept that it will be slow. Where trust has broken down, as sadly it has to some degree, it takes time to rebuild. I wish the Minister well in his endeavours. It was also good to note a degree of willingness in last week's talks to agree to making further progress on arms decommissioning. While decommissioning is not the whole problem, it is part of the solution. The efforts of the Taoiseach and his Ministers are to be welcomed and I hope further progress will be made today.