Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I join Senator O'Brien and others in expressing our condolences regarding the tragedy in Nepal. We all watched with horror as the death toll rose to above 4,000 people. I welcome the announcement by the Minister, Deputy Charlie Flanagan, and the Minister of State, Deputy Sean Sherlock, that Ireland will pledge €1 million in aid to the people of Nepal.

We all watched the spring statement today. I take exception to Senator O'Brien's description of it as some sort of PR sideshow.