Frances Fitzgerald (Fine Gael)

As this House resumes after the local and European elections and the by-elections, I pay tribute to all Members of the House who contested the elections and commend them on their valiant efforts. I congratulate Alan Kelly on his election to the European Parliament and pay tribute to the efforts of our Fine Gael Senators - Senators John Paul Phelan, Paschal Donohoe and Joe O'Reilly - and their excellent campaigns.