Thomas Byrne (Fianna Fail)

I assume I will be accorded the same time to speak. I compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Creighton, for the work she is doing, but it is rather unfortunate she has been briefed against by her own Government. That appeared to be the case judging from an article published last weekend. It is very fortunate she has support from Senator Terry Leyden on this side of the House, while I have expressed personally to the Minister of State my belief she is doing a very good job. She has a knowledge and interest in the area which she demonstrated in opposition.