I join the commendations for and congratulations to the President, Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina, on the excellent job they did in representing the country last week during the first official state visit to Britain. It made me very proud to be an Irish person. I am particularly proud that I campaigned and canvassed for and supported Michael D. in his bid for the presidency. I felt both he and his wife were outstanding in their role. Sabina Higgins was excellent in demonstrating Irish style and culture and putting it to the fore.

How did he get on in County Louth in the presidential election?

He did excellently.

The Senator should speak through the Chair.

He was the No. 1 candidate.

Well done.

We should not be discussing the President here.