Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail)

That is not a fact. I also understand that the Leader may have been misquoted in that regard when he outlined the facts relating to Senator Cummins and the need for pairs by the Government side of the House. I hope the misreporting of the Leader's comments will not affect the smooth running of this House and the excellent relationship I have with Senator Maurice Cummins, who was not to blame for this House not sitting last week. I also thank the other Opposition Whips, Senator O'Toole and Senator Hannigan.

Let us put this incident behind us. We have seen clearly in recent weeks how the media like to use any type of slip-up in this House to denigrate each and every one of us. It is in all our interests that this House runs as smoothly as possible. I accept we will have hiccups but let us make them as few as possible. I look forward to working with every Member in the future for the next two years, one month and three days.