Today, 1 February, is St. Brigid's day. St. Brigid was a peacemaker who promoted healing and reconciliation. I need not remind Members that today, on St. Brigid's Day, war still rages in many parts of the world. With that in mind, in a moment I will ask Members to stand for a minute's silence, a pause for peace, if you like, to show solidarity with those innocent persons whose lives have been damaged or destroyed by war, and to support the cause of worldwide peace.
Before we stand, I understand the Taoiseach wishes to say a few words.
