Before proceeding with business I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to Professor Ognian Gerdjikov, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria, and Members of the Assembly who are here with us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery.
I express the hope that you will find your visit enjoyable, successful and to our mutual benefit.