Before proceeding I would like to give a very warm welcome to Dáil Éireann to the President of the European Parliament, Mr. José Maria Gil-Robles, MEP, and to the members of his delegation who are 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 most sincere welcome to our country. I hope you will find your visit to Ireland interesting, successful and to our mutual benefit.
