It is also a great tribute to her independence of mind and immense courage in the face of opinions that might have discouraged her from doing so that, despite her background, she joined the most unlikely party she could have joined. It was an extraordinary decision, but it is a great tribute to her that she did so as it was most unlikely, considering her roots. She made a further decision, which showed she was a woman of great conviction, when she converted to become a member of the Roman Catholic Church. That was a sign of great independence and individualism and we are lucky that Lady Goulding was one of those who set the tone for the appointment of people of similar mind to this House in the 25 years since her appointment. I express my sympathy to her family and friends because we have a lost a woman who was unique in Irish public life.