Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I take up that positive note from Senator McHugh because I had written a note to myself to both welcome and congratulate the boundary commission, its independence and the independence of its findings. It is an entity in itself that is not subject to any political compulsion and it has produced a wonderful report. I understand the reason Senator Mooney could not congratulate the members of the commission.

I have a particular cause for joy because I am very happy that Westmeath will be linked with Longford again. I started my career as a Deputy for Longford-Westmeath and I intend to end my career as a Deputy for Longford-Westmeath.