Acting Chairman:

I thank Ms Doyle for coming to address the Seanad. It was a most informative presentation. I served with her on Wexford County Council for some years and she was a valued member of the council. It is fair to say that Fine Gael has failed to fill the void she left. She is an articulate and positive voice for Ireland in the European Parliament and I wish her well whether she chooses to continue her political career or decides to retire in June 2004 after 30 years of service.