Michael Kitt (Fianna Fail)

I welcome the Minister of State to the House. When discussing this issue yesterday, I referred to the resignation of Ms Justice Laffoy. I joined the Minister in paying tribute to her for her work and I wished her very well in the future. I welcomed Mr. Seán Ryan, SC, as chairperson designate of the commission. He has gained a wealth of experience from his law practice and also because he chaired the compensation advisory committee and acted as counsel to the Ferns inquiry.