Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghlacadh leis na Seanadóirí. Nílimid ag déanamh beag is fiú don ábhar seo. Pléadh é — it was discussed comprehensively yesterday. In fact, I cannot recall any discussion relating to the Irish language in which as many contributors took part as occurred at the committee yesterday. It was a good idea, therefore, to put the matter to the committee at which both Deputies and Senators could discuss it together. The motion was passed earlier in the Dáil after a very short debate, on the basis that we had had a good innings yesterday. I thank the Senators for their tremendous input into the debate and their support for this appointment.