Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Before I ask whether the Order of Business is agreed, I would like to acknowledge, particularly as a proud west Corkman, the presence in the Visitors Gallery of the All-Ireland debating champions from the Sacred Heart Secondary School in Clonakilty. The team is comprised of Ms Laura Walsh, Ms Maebh McCarthy, Ms Natasha Sutton and Ms Caoimhe Ní Súilleabháin. They are accompanied by their mentor, Ms Eileen Harte, and their principal, Ms Ann-Marie Brosnan. They are all extremely welcome here. I congratulate them and say well done. I have seven sisters. Three of them were educated and boarded in the school at Clonakilty many years ago and, therefore, my family made many trips to the school. I hope everyone enjoys their day in Leinster House. I see the group is being closely monitored by Senators Tim Lombard and Gerard Craughwell. I hope they look after the group well. I hope they have a safe return home and a happy and peaceful Christmas with their families.