Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

At the beginning of our Order of Business I welcome a very distinguished group of young women to the Gallery. I say that deliberately because they all commenced school together in 1966 in the Presentation Secondary School, Thurles. They are all very welcome. I hope that the friendships endured, that there is not so much rivalry or slagging now and that they have a wonderful day here in Leinster House. We are so honoured to have these guests here and I thank them for being with us this morning.

I call on Senator Crowe to speak now, please.