Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

It was a shining example of good marketing of Irish produce. I agree with Senator Frances Fitzgerald that Bord Bia should receive an increased allocation from Government to market Irish produce, of which we are very proud. The opportunity, as announced this morning by the Minister, Deputy Cullen, in respect of the three year sponsorship of the Irish Open, is to be welcomed. Members will be aware that Sky broadcasts to every country in Europe and this will provide us with an opportunity to repeat what was done during the Ryder Cup at the K Club. What Bord Bia did, in terms of marketing, was a shining example to all of us.

Senators Leyden, Ó Murchú, Callely and Hannigan offered their congratulations in respect of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Members may also have heard on radio this morning the voice of the former First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. I join in the expression of congratulations in this regard.