Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

No. As a fellow Munster man, the Cathaoirleach can talk to me any time on that subject. I welcome the new Senators and wish those who were elected to the Lower House well. I also extend good wishes to my colleagues who are contesting the Seanad election.

Now that the Leader has again traded places with his predecessor, I wish him well in filling those shoes. I hope they are not precarious high heels. The Leader indicated in his remarks that he has found his natural home and wished himself many happy years here. Hopefully, the electorate will be kind.

With regard to the serious matter raised by Senator Finucane, we have again discovered how porous our coastline is and how difficult it is to police. Ireland is, no doubt, a gateway for drugs for the North, Britain and Europe. The appropriate authorities must learn from this and do more than just sit up and take notice. A most worthy proposal has been made by Senator O'Toole. We urgently need the system being operated in France. The House should commend it to the appropriate authorities and, hopefully, proper action will be taken.