Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

I join Senator Norris in saying how nice it is to see Mr. John A. Murphy here, a distinguished former Member. It is perhaps inappropriate but it is a special occasion when a senior, respected figure who made an immense contribution as a Senator visits the House.

I congratulate the Superintendent, the Captain of the Guard and all others associated with Friday and Saturday's historic European Youth Parliament, over which President McAleese presided. This event would not have been possible without the assistance and the co-operation of the staff of the Houses, who were instrumental in the holding of such an exciting event.

Senator Fitzgerald inquired about legislation on the Order of Business and there is legislation on today's agenda. We do not know what legislation will come before the House on a day to day basis but I assure her and the House that there is a long list of legislation to be processed before Christmas. I do not want anyone to take early Christmas holidays——