Brian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I second the motion and welcome the Minister to the House. I agree with Senator MacSharry, in that the Minister was always available to attend when required. Some of his Cabinet colleagues could learn from him.

A number of words came to mind while Senator MacSharry was speaking. The Minister undertook the marathon expedition in 2010 and finished the course. It would be fair to say that he is there for the long haul and that Deputy Shortall was there for the short haul and is now gone. Labour Senators may have opinions in this regard and point fingers at this side.