I received a document on the Internet this morning and wonder if any of my colleagues received it, too. It is allegedly from PayPal to the effect that “unfortunately your account is temporarily limited”. I have no account with PayPal. I want to bring this to the Cathaoirleach’s attention. I alerted the IT section in the Houses to have it taken down. It looks so legitimate that one would be fooled into responding because it is prepared in such a way that it asks for information. People would be misled because PayPal is such a legitimate, credible organisation based in Dundalk. I have no contact with it good, bad or indifferent.

Did the Senator receive it by e-mail?

I received it by e-mail this morning. I just want to alert my colleagues and the media to this issue. This type of activity is becoming very dangerous and is happening quite often. It is getting more sophisticated. If one receives an e-mail from someone in Nigeria who wants to off-load €7 million one knows it is pretty crazy and ignores it.

I also compliment our colleague, Senator Marie-Louise O’Donnell, on her contribution to “Today with Sean O’Rourke” on RTE yesterday, when she highlighted progress in rural areas. She spoke about the set dancing in Paul Tully’s hotel in Castlerea. It was a wonderful item. The Senator brings ordinary situations to public attention at national level. On Sunday, 6 April, the County Roscommon Ploughing Association Championships will be held in Castlestrange in Fuerty, in my parish in County Roscommon. I compliment the committee involved in this event, which brings together people in that area and creates activity for the three local hostelries.

Including the Senator’s own.

I have a vested interest in one. That type of effort came to mind when I heard the report yesterday. I hope Senator Marie-Louise O’Donnell will come to the ploughing championship in Roscommon on 6 April. It will be on Frankie White’s farm in Castlestrange. She will be more than welcome. She can put on those-----

What relevance does this have to the Order of Business?

It is very relevant because Senator Marie-Louise O’Donnell is very relevant to the Order of Business. She is always very relevant.

Could the Senator not send her an e-mail? That would be easier.

Does the Senator have a question for the Leader?