Before proceeding with the Order of Business, I would like to take the opportunity to welcome to Dáil Éireann Governor Paul Cellucci of Massachusetts and his delegation who are here with us this morning in the Distinguished Visitors' Gallery. In particular, I welcome Thomas Finneran, speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. On my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann, I extend to you a most sincere welcome to our country. I express the hope that you will find your visit to Ireland interesting, successful and to our mutual benefit.
