Ivor Callely (Fianna Fail)

I thank my good friend and colleague, Senator John Hanafin, for sharing his time. I congratulate my Independent Seanad colleagues for tabling the Private Members' motion before the House.

My good friend, Senator Hanafin, has adequately dealt with the first part of the motion, concerning the Combat Poverty Agency. The strengthening of the Combat Poverty Agency is to be welcomed.