Before I call the next speaker, I am sure Members will wish to join me in welcoming Ms Miet Smet, President of the Association of European Parliamentarians with Africa, AWEPA. She is also a former Belgian Minister, Senator and MEP. On my own behalf and that of my colleagues in Seanad Éireann, I extend a warm welcome to her, as well as our good wishes for a successful visit to Ireland. I acknowledge that she is accompanied by the former Senator Katharine Bulbulia and the former MEP Mary Banotti. They are all welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery.
