I want to second the amendment proposed by Senator Mary White in regard to her parental leave Bill. I commend and compliment her on preparing this Bill and putting so much work into it. I hope it will get the support of the House in transferring the matter back to the Government to show that the Seanad can introduce private Members' legislation that is worthwhile and successful.

I would like to ask the Leader to arrange an early debate on volunteerism. A wonderful example of community spirit in my own village of Castlecoote in Roscommon is the success of the tidy towns committee in winning Ireland's Best Kept Town competition. Castlecoote also won the best kept village category. Truly, this is the Sam Maguire cup of tidy towns and villages - it is an All-Ireland win. I congratulate Castlecoote tidy towns committee, Roscommon County Council, all the young boys and girls involved, Active Age and the whole community and commend them on their hard work, pride and dedication in maintaining their community. Indeed, as local councillors are sometimes not mentioned, I would like to mention Councillor Orla Leyden of Roscommon County Council for her input. A councillor who went before her was very active in the area too-----

Senator, as you well know, you are not supposed to mention names on the record of the House. People are not here to defend themselves.

Would it be in order to mention my own name? In any case, I will abide by the ruling of the Chair. Nothing happens by chance but through dedication and commitment. I want, finally, to compliment one of the longest serving members of the Castlecoote tidy towns committee, Mrs. Mainie Delaney, and her late, great husband and my dear friend, Mr. Mark Delaney, RIP, on their dedication.

You cannot mention names.

I ask the Cathaoirleach and every Member of the House to come and visit us in Castlecoote, and we will give them a night to remember. They can view our village and-----

Is the Senator calling for a debate?

I wish the tidy towns committee in Castlecoote, the winner of the best kept village category in County Roscommon and now the best in Ireland, well with regard to winning the overall Tidy Towns competition for 2014.

You can make those points during the debate.

I thank the Cathaoirleach for his indulgence and I hope he will take me up on my invitation in the near future and come and visit me, maybe in a hostelry.