Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

I also offer my congratulations to the new Ministers, Deputies Carey and Killeen; the new Ministers of State, Deputies Connick, White and Cuffe and the new Chief Whip, Deputy Curran. It is particularly encouraging that Deputy Connick has been appointed, as he will give great inspiration to those who have had difficulties in life. He has risen above them and is now a Minister of State. It is a wonderful decision by the Government and the Taoiseach, in particular. Deputy Connick is doing a fantastic job in County Wexford and very talented. The appointment of the Tánaiste, Deputy Coughlan, as Minister for Education and Training will assist in the campaign to retain the vocational education-----