Dee Ryan (Fianna Fail)

I wish to draw the attention of Senators to a very positive day of visits that we had with the Minister, James Lawless, in Limerick recently. He started his day at the University of Limerick where he met Professor Shane Kilcommins and the executive committee of the university to discuss recent events there. We next attended the launch of the new iBio masters programme at the university, which is the latest of UL's immersive courses. The university is famous for its disruptive nature in the way that education is delivered. Each undergraduate course is paired with work experience. Thus, graduates emerge with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience to help them get further in their careers. We are excited about and proud of the new iBio programme. Its academic lead is Dr. Jakki Cooney. I congratulate her on all that she has accomplished. The industry partners are Analog Devices Incorporated, which was represented by Mr. Martin Cotter, and Eli Lilly, which was represented by Mr. Dave Riordan. I congratulate all involved in delivering this course and offer my best wishes to the student participants.

Next on the agenda was a visit to the hospitality campus at Roxboro, which is part of the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. We were handled with a white-glove standard of care by the students undergoing courses there. I congratulate all of the lecturers and course leaders. In particular, I congratulate Ms Bernadette Enright, Mr. Paul Patton and Ms Bernadette Cullen for all that they are doing. I congratulate the wonderful students on the many awards they have amassed in recent times.

I congratulate the Cork hurlers on Saturday's match. Undoubtedly, it was the tensest and most stressful match that I have attended. Fair play to them and credit where credit is due, it was a match full of heart and tension. The day is not over yet. We will see what happens later in the season.