Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

Ms Geoghegan-Quinn will be a competent, able Commissioner. Having worked with her in the House, I know she will excel in her work and I am confident she will be successful. She was the most decisive Minister one could meet. She knew when to act and took difficult social decisions in all the Ministries she held. I extend my best wishes to her and her husband and look forward to her appearing in the House. I ask the Cathaoirleach and Leader to issue an invitation to her early next year to address the House on the important portfolio she will be given.