Mark Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Acting Leader for welcoming our guests. I forgot to mention that Louisiana State Senator Beth Mizell was also acknowledged in the letter to Pat regarding o the introduction of legislation to honour those of Irish descent in Louisiana and encourage stronger commercial links. When he retired in 2021, they declared the 29th of January to be Pat Shingleton Day. If we could declare today Pat Shingleton Day in Seanad Éireann, we would, but we will do it informally anyway. I thank him for being here today.

Senator Vincent P. Martin has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: “That No. 7 be taken before No. 1.” The amendment was seconded by Senator Mary Seery Kearney. The Acting Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed.