Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Towards the very end of the Order of Business yesterday, the fantastic news came in that all 12 boys and their coach had been successfully rescued from the cave in Thailand. It was an amazing achievement in extremely difficult terrain and a very complex path. The best divers in the world took part. The story captured the hearts and minds of the entire world. I am delighted that one of the key people involved in the rescue was a gentleman living in Ennis, County Clare, called Jim Warny. He is originally from Belgium but lives and works in Ennis and is a very important member of our community in Clare. It shows that the outdoor physical activity that is taking place in Clare is bringing the best people in the world to live in and enjoy our county. It was wonderful to think somebody from Ennis was able to fly out last Friday and play a crucial role in the rescue of those 12 boys and their coach. I suggest that the Leader might write to the gentleman in Clare and pass on the admiration of the Upper House to him. It is great to think we have such heroic people living among us. It is a great story and I am delighted to share that news with Seanad Éireann today.