John Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

I join with other Senators in congratulating the various Irish sporting teams and individuals who were tremendously successful over the past seven days. I was privileged to be at Twickenham for the rugby match, and it was a great occasion. The House will be delighted to know that the Dáil and Seanad rugby XV beat the team put forward by the House of Commons and the House of Lords by a score of 17-10 at noon, before the international match in Twickenham.