Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

I express my appreciation to the Taoiseach and to our delegates from the Seanad and Dáil who fought for the undocumented Irish in the United States of America. Our friends from New York would be well disposed towards our undocumented people. I make specific mention of the late, great Paul O'Dwyer, who was one of the greatest friends Ireland ever had, whose son is a member of New York City Council and with whom I had dealings in New York in the 1980s. It is fitting that the delegation is present today so that we may thank them for their efforts on behalf of the undocumented Irish.

It will be difficult, if not impossible, for the Leader to find time before the general election, but when it is called, we might have more time for a few weeks to discuss issues.