James Carroll (Fianna Fail)

I did not have an opportunity yesterday to welcome Senator Dearey to the House. As a former colleague of his on Louth County Council, I have always known him to be very articulate and motivated. He will be a good and able Member of the House. It is weird that, despite being two and a half months in the Seanad, I am the fourth newest Member. At this rate of turnover, there will be 40 new Senators in two years' time.