Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

I should like to place on record our best wishes to the outgoing leader of Fianna Fáil, An Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern. Last night, at the parliamentary party meeting, there were hours of tributes to him for his work and it was a wonderful occasion. This morning we appointed our new leader, Deputy Brian Cowen, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance. I know the Cathaoirleach is very happy over this great event. Deputy Cowen delivered a wonderful hand-written speech as Gaeilge and as Béarla this morning, and I hope it will be reproduced because it was very well structured and thought out.