Maria Byrne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome Maire Ardagh to the Gallery. I served with her on a regional assembly for several years. I know her late husband, Seán, will be honoured today in the Dáil. I am sure there will be a nice tribute to him.

I congratulate Senator Ruane on her award yesterday. She has been commended by nearly every Member for her well-deserved award. I wish her all the best for the future.

I am disappointed that Senator Conway-Walsh has left the Chamber because she was sideswiping at the different regeneration funding announcements recently made. I certainly welcome the €3.8 million allocation for the Murroe community field project last week