Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the appointment of Mr. Justice Peter Kelly as President of the High Court. As Members are aware, he is an able and most distinguished judge, and I believe no more able or fitting person could be found for the post. He will bring tremendous leadership to the role, as he already has brought to the Commercial Court in his time there, when he pioneered some great work. I believe no one has proved his worth as much as has this man in the role of judge. Consequently, I greatly welcome the appointment and wish him well.

I am delighted that Senator Norris referred to that grossly inaccurate piece which appeared in the centre page of yesterday's edition of the Irish Independent. One would swear to God that all Members were drinking until the wee hours of the morning every night.