David Cullinane (Sinn Fein)

On behalf of the Sinn Féin Party, I extend my appreciation to the Captain of the Guard, the ushers, the clerks of the Seanad, all the staff, the group leaders and all Members for their support. I would also like to single out the Leader of the House who has given my party tremendous support since we have come in here, in spite of some early turbulence in trying to get speaking time. Through negotiation with the Leader and with the support of all the group leaders, we were successful in at least getting some speaking time. A compromise was reached, which is what politics is all about. I extend my deep appreciation to the Leader, who is also a Waterford man. I knew when Maurice was appointed to the position——