I do not want to abuse the privilege of the House and I am not calling for a minute's silence or anything like it but it would be a pity if we did not note the passing of Dick Walsh, a very distinguished journalist, who was a friend to political life. Had I been here in time I would have mentioned it to you, Sir, and the Leader of the Opposition because we should be grateful to somebody who had such a clear and decent view of Irish politics. We are greatly diminished by his passing.