Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

Before continuing with Committee Stage I have the honour to extend a warm welcome to the delegation from the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, members of the standing commission on rural development. The delegation is led by Senator Ms Ludmilla Mullerova, chairperson of the commission. On my own behalf and on behalf of all my colleagues in Seanad Éireann I extend a very warm welcome and sincere good wishes for a successful visit to Ireland and for a happy Christmas and a bright new year.