Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is important we recognise the tribute that the Senator has paid and that the United Nations is giving posthumously to Private Rooney and his family. I am sure the Acting Leader will respond but I will talk to the Senator privately about that. I thank him.

I welcome the students from St. Attracta’s National School in Charlestown, County Mayo. I see they have the "Mayo for Sam" jerseys on. We wish them a happy day in Leinster House and, in keeping with the tradition of cathaoirligh, I will say to their teachers that it is a no homework day. I cannot say the west will be awake next Sunday but Mayo had a good win last Saturday.