Before proceeding with the Order of Business I welcome to Dáil Éireann the president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Lord Russell Johnston who is here today in the Distinguished Visitors' Gallery. On my behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann, I extend to you, Mr. President, a sincere welcome to our country. I hope you will find your visit to Ireland to be interesting, successful and to our mutual benefit.
