Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)

It is a great joy to be here today as for the fourth time ever in our country's history we have an Irish holder of the yellow jersey. It will be hard to hold onto in the Tour de France, but it is wonderful to see. That is an event which we have seen in Ireland in the past. We are always open and willing to engage in relation to any opportunities that might arise in that regard.

I thank the Senators for the opportunity to be here. I am always available to engage with them on an individual basis on queries and priorities they might have because all of them are passionate about sport and value the role sport plays in our lives, and indeed, the potential it has to play an even stronger role with all of us working together. I thank them for demonstrating that commitment today by having us attend. I look forward to continuing with the Senators over the time ahead.