Susan O'Keeffe (Labour) | Oireachtas source

The result of that was an increase in our prawn quota, which given the industry is worth approximately ¤40 million to the Irish economy was important. We should pay tribute to the institute, which is not often mentioned in fishery debates, for its contribution. The confirmation on all sides that there will be no loss of jobs in the fishing industry in Ireland is important.

There will still be difficulties and Senator Denis O'Donovan is right to raise the point. It is good, however, that at the end of this year these fraught negotiations have concluded well.

I pay tribute to the four young men who managed to make it onto the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. I cannot believe Ireland, with a population of 4.1 million, has managed to have four people on a list of 30 drawn from the whole world, people who are able, willing and capable entrepreneurs in their areas. They are Patrick and John Collison from Limerick, James Whelton who introduced Coder Dojo, of which many Senators will have heard, and Jonathan Cloonan. Such an achievement augurs well for the future. As we seek to build a better economy, it is to people such as these we should look. We are very grateful for their efforts and look forward to more.