I am sure that Members will join me in welcoming the ambassador of Kazakhstan to the United Kingdom and Ireland, His Excellency Mr. Erlan Idrissov, who is accompanied by the honorary consul of Kazakhstan in Ireland, Mr. Arthur French. On my own behalf and on that of my colleagues in Seanad Éireann, I extend a very warm welcome to the ambassador and express our good wishes for a very successful visit to Ireland. Tá fáilte romhat. He is very welcome.
Visit of Kazakhstani Delegation
Sitting suspended at 12.35 p.m. and resumed at 12.50 p.m.