Mark Daly (Fianna Fail)

I agree 100% with my colleague. It would be great if the citizens of Donegal and other Border counties had a vote in the North of Ireland because, if so, we would have a united Ireland in the morning. I do not think that Ian Paisley, senior or junior, or any other members of the Democratic Unionist Party would be in favour of that, however.

I agree that citizens in the North should have a vote in the presidential election. The idea of appointing a Senator to represent Irish citizens overseas has been debated. In 2006, the current Taoiseach said he would support such a move but, of course, when the opportunity came with the appointment of the Taoiseach's 11 Senators - even though they are excellent - he did not do what he said he would do.

I wish to congratulate the Dublin GAA football team. We accept our defeat. It was a great performance and a great game.