Marie Louise O'Donnell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to jump the order of rank. I welcome the gentlemen from Men's Shed in Monaghan who are in the Visitors Gallery. They are in the House as my guests. Men's Shed is an extraordinary organisation, which deals with men's learning, health, information, well-being, belonging, skills, development, engagement, talk and reflection. I visited the Men's Shed in St. Davnet's, Monaghan, and had a wonderful day. The skills of the men sitting in the Visitors Gallery are extraordinary. Some have worked all over the world while others have worked with their hands all their lives. Some have travelled abroad while others have worked in Ireland and raised families. It is wonderful to have them in the House today because they are exactly what the Seanad is about. They are exactly who we should represent and demonstrate how we should represent our people. I thank them very much for being present.