Paul Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Before calling the Minister, Deputy Burke, who will have ten minutes to speak, it gives me great pleasure to welcome him in his role as a full Minister. As a former Westmeath County Council colleague, he and I go back a long way in politics. It was not by design but it is brilliant that I actually happen to be in the Chair when he comes in for his first engagement here. I sincerely congratulate him on his appointment. I wish him the very best of good fortune and good luck going forward in the role.