Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I join the congratulations to Senator McDowell on his unanimous election as Chairman of the Seanad reform committee and I wish him well. As I stated in my opening comments - I have not demurred despite the commentary of some - we will all work to bring reform to Seanad Éireann in a collective and collaborative manner. It is what we will do and I wish the Senator every success in his endeavour.

I join with Senators Horkan and Richmond in welcoming Europe Day. There was great news last night with Mr. Ryan O'Shaughnessy qualifying for the Eurovision finals next Saturday night.