Thomas Byrne (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I acknowledge the presence of former Senator, Professor George Eogan, in the Gallery. Professor Eogan is one of our more distinguished predecessors, having led the excavations at Knowth. At the time, he was the first person in Knowth in millennia, and in Newgrange. His contribution to Irish society and this Seanad should be recognised. I thank Professor Eogan. He was in Nobber yesterday at the O'Carolan Harp, Cultural and Heritage Festival. I could not be there myself.

Many people, even at the very top of Government, do not know what the powers and functions of the Seanad are.