Marc MacSharry (Fianna Fail)

I welcome yesterday's introduction of the national solidarity bond. It is a positive development and it would be remiss of the House not to acknowledge it was first suggested some years ago by Senator Terry Leyden. All too often the good work and suggestions that come from this House are not acknowledged. There is a good deal of criticism these days of the Houses of the Oireachtas and public servants. It is important, therefore, that we should acknowledge when something positive happens that is initiated in this House. In that regard, well done to Senator Leyden.