Maria Byrne (Fine Gael)

Before I call the Acting Leader, I convey my sympathy to former Deputy Brian Leddin on the passing of his mother, Kathleen Leddin, a former Mayor of Limerick and a councillor for 20 years in the city. I was the fourth female Mayor of Limerick and Kathleen was the fifth. There have only been five female mayors in 820-odd years. Kathleen was a very dedicated councillor and Mayor of Limerick. It was ironic that she served as an Independent mayor while her late husband, Tim Leddin, served as a Fine Gael mayor. I express my sympathy to Timothy, Morgan, Brian, Gregory, Deirdre, Tony, Desmond, Joan and the extended Leddin and Donovan families.

I call the Acting Leader to respond to the Order of Business.