Mary White (Fianna Fail)

On behalf of my husband who is from County Leitrim, I sympathise with the family of Garda McLoughlin from Feena. How frequently in recent months have we heard disparaging remarks about people working in the public service, as if they had a cushy ride? Gardaí place their lives at stake - this is an example and a tragedy for the man in question. People should be more careful in showing their lack of respect for our public servants.

I also congratulate and welcome Senator Ó Brolcháin and his mother and father. I cannot see his wife. It is an honour for him and his family. I would like to let everyone in the Chamber know, particularly on the Opposition side, how well Fianna Fáil and the Green Party are running the country. We face an economic recession of gigantic size and in their partnership Fianna Fáil and the Green Party are putting their hearts and souls into bringing about a resolution.