Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

Ba mhaith liom ar maidin cúpla focal a rá faoi na hAirí atá ag dul thar lear. It is heartening to hear Senators Comiskey, Mooney and others speak so positively about the promotion of Ireland on St. Patrick's Day. There is no doubt that our national day is a unique asset and must be used properly to achieve maximum marketing effect. The message must go out loud and clear that now is the time to invest in Ireland's recovery. Building on the "Invest in Ireland" event that former US President Bill Clinton hosted recently, it is opportune to have follow-up meetings with business leaders and trading partners because we must harness that goodwill.