Before I deal with questions, I should like to extend, on behalf of the Dáil, a most warm welcome to our parliamentary colleagues from the German Bundestag who are, happily, with us today on an official visit. I am sure that the House will want to join with me in expressing the ardent hope that their visit will be fruitful and that their short stay with us will be happy, informative and memorable. Welcome, céad míle fáilte, a hundred thousand welcomes.
