Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Cathaoirleach, I would like to be associated with your kind expressions of welcome to the magnificent seven here today, who served our country with great distinction. Senator Tom Fitzgerald was Government Whip in this House when I was Leader.

The Order of Business is No. 9, motion re Regional Fisheries Boards (Postponement of Elections) Order 2007; No. 10, motion re Fisheries (Miscellaneous Commercial Licences) (Alteration of Duties) Order 2007, back from committee, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 1, Defamation Bill 2007, Committee Stage, to resume at the conclusion of Nos. 9 and 10 and to adjourn not later than 6 p.m., if not previously concluded.