Marie Moloney (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank Ms Prendergast and welcome her to the Chamber. I bet when she was a Senator she never thought some day she would be sitting in the ministerial chair in the Seanad, but I say, "Well done."

As agreed, each spokesperson has five minutes, with a contribution from Sinn Féin of two minutes, following which Ms Prendergast will respond. Then there will be questions from other Senators. The first speaker is Senator Leyden, who has five minutes.