Maria Byrne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I wish Calvin Nash from Young Munster in Limerick who is to captain the Ireland under-20s team on Friday night against France and the rest of the team the very best of luck.

I also welcome the good news that four new transatlantic flights to the United States have been announced from Shannon Airport. As many companies in the United States have hubs and connected companies in Ireland, including in and around the mid-west region, this is very welcome news. The cost of flights will start from a low base of €69.