Mary White (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is my pleasure, formally and on behalf of myself and my colleagues, to welcome the appointment of the Minister, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, to the position of Minister for Justice and Equality. Many Members will remember that some weeks ago I commented on the effort she put into getting the Russian baby for Ms Lisa Fennessy against all the odds. I said that having achieved that not only would her name be carved in stone but she would be a potential future leader of Fine Gael. I am confident that she will do an outstanding job in the Department of Justice and Equality. I have known her for many years. She really cut her teeth in this House as Leader of the Opposition and I know she will deliver the goods.

On another note, it is my pleasure to congratulate the office manager of the Leader, Senator Maurice Cummins, Ms Orla Murray on her engagement to Senator John Crown.