Before proceeding to the Order of Business I wish to congratulate Deputy Mildred Fox on her election. Obviously Members were deeply saddened at the death of her father who was recognised as someone of immense decency and conviction and who represented something very special, not just to the people of Wicklow but to the people of Ireland.
It is fair to say that Deputy Mildred Fox has been elected to the House on her own account and because of her campaign and the effective way she conveyed her message to the people of Wicklow. Anyone who saw her perform on the media in recent times will have recognised a person of quality, one who no doubt will make a fine contribution to the deliberations of the House. On behalf of the Government I wish her all the best.