Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail)

Certainly, he has a wide knowledge of his portfolio. He spoke on such issues in this Chamber on many occasions and I look forward to working with him, as well as with all the other Ministers and Ministers of State. In particular, I take Senator Paul Coghlan's point on our interest in, and commitment to, the built heritage in Ireland. One could not live in Cashel without saying that, because I look across the Rock of Cashel whenever I am at home. It reminds me every day of our wonderful heritage.

I have argued for years that there is something particularly striking in linking the arts, which constitute the living heritage, with our built heritage. Coming to the Rock of Cashel without having the related living heritage constituted a vacuum and a weakness. Any Members who visit Cashel are welcome to come to the home of the living heritage at the foot of the rock, Brú Ború, and I look forward to hosting all of them this summer.