Mark Dearey (Green Party)

Senators will forgive me if I do not deal head-on with the issues raised today. I thank the Taoiseach for his nomination, bearing Senator O'Toole's comments in mind, and I thank you again, a Chathaoirligh.

I thank Senator Boyle for his hand-holding. This has been a difficult day but he has found the time to introduce me to the mechanisms and workings of the House.