I wish to announce, a Cheann Comhairle, for the information of the House, that the Government has decided to nominate the Minister for Justice and Minister for Industry and Commerce, Mr. Pádraig Flynn, TD to be a member of the Commission of the European Communities which is to take up office on 5 January next.
The Minister has been appointed as Commissioner for Social Affairs and Employment. In addition he will be responsible for relations with the Economic and Social Committee and for matters relating to immigration, judicial and internal affairs. I am sure the House extends its best wishes to him and that he will have every success in that portfolio.