Before proceeding further I feel sure the House would wish to join with me in extending a warm welcome to a distinguished visitor, Mr. Yesimov, Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation. I wish you, Sir, and your entourage well in your endeavours and trust that your brief visit to Ireland will be fruitful and happy. On behalf of Dáil Éireann I extend to you a hearty céad míle fáilte, a hundred thousand welcomes.
