Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Before I call the next speaker, who is Senator Ardagh, I wish to remind Members that the principal spokesperson from each group has five minutes and all other Senators have three minutes.

I wish to acknowledge the presence of some Deputies in the Gallery, including Deputies Cahill, Darragh O'Brien and Cassells. Also present is Pat Vance of Arklow, who is the current cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council, and Mattie Ryan, who is cathaoirleach of Tipperary County Council.

Councillor Ed Ryan is from Dublin and Councillor Gerry Walsh is a Wicklow councillor but I believe he wears the maroon occasionally. Councillors Seán Paul Mahon and Paul McAuliffe are also present, and I welcome them too. I am a little short-sighted and am just picking out people as I see them. If there are others present who I have not mentioned please let me know. They are all welcome and I hope they have a lovely day.