Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

-----matters and on the challenges facing the HSE.

I have given a commitment that we will have an all-day debate on NAMA. I join Senator Ross and other colleagues in the House, including Senators Buttimer and McFadden, who have congratulated the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, who has had a serious challenge since becoming Minister for Finance, on meeting that challenge and getting the confidence of the financial markets, which is crucial for the uplift of our economy. It will gain from the experience and the endeavours of his hard work.