Before proceeding further I take the opportunity to extend a very warm welcome to Dáil Éireann to the United States Secretary of State for Commerce, William Daly, the Mayor of Boston, Thomas M. Menino and their party who are here today in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. 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 hope you will find your visit to Ireland interesting, successful and to our mutual benefit.
