Ms Maria Walsh:

That is fine. Senator Mullen mentioned China and we could talk about that subject until the cows come home. Regarding the Senator's relevant, pointed and timely question in this regard, I agree with him. We have relied on superpowers a great deal. I do not know how that will play out. I am keeping an eye on developing countries. The infrastructure being provided by a superpower like China in that regard and our reliance on sourcing personal protective equipment gear in that context certainly put me into that space as well and caused me to have a similar outlook in this regard. We will also discuss this issue as a group next week in respect of a paper on the future of China. We will be keeping a closer eye on this subject as it feeds through our committee and plenary sessions. Returning to the point made by the Senator, it is an ever-emerging issue and, with the rise of conversations about defence, it is a topic to be watched.

Senator Currie is not in the room, but I am very upset that Mayo lost the all-Ireland.