I join the Cathaoirleach in welcoming the active county councillor in the Visitors Gallery, Ian McGarvey, and warmly congratulate him on his recent re-election. He puts many others to shame.

Speaking of green shoots which my colleague Senator Michael D’Arcy mentioned, it is almost 50 years to the day since the late Dr. James Ryan, as Minister for Finance, re-opened the magnificent Muckross House which had been closed since 1932. I also want to remember the late Deputy Honor Mary Crowley who was very influential with a local group in assisting-----

The Senator can submit this by way of an Adjournment matter.

No, this is a wonderful story and is very relevant. Several years ago, there was a Cabinet meeting in Muckross House. I happened to be present there at the time to facilitate other matters. It might be appropriate on the 50th anniversary of its re-opening that we have a meeting of the Seanad there. This is a matter the Cathaoirleach might consider. It is a wonderful story of co-operation between the State and a local group of trustees. I refer to the development there of the traditional farms, the garden restaurant-----

That is a matter for the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

-----the story of the House itself, the late Billy Vincent and his people, the Bourn Vincents, after whom 11,000 acres of the 27,000 acre national park was called. We should not forget that nor the people who were associated with that on behalf of the State, such as Dan Kelleher, the manager in 1964, and all those since such as Paddy O’Sullivan and Pat Dawson.

Considering Muckross House has been used in the past for auspicious State occasions, will the Cathaoirleach seriously consider, on the 50th anniversary of the reopening of the house,-----

The Senator can take this to the CPP.

I will do so as I always take the Cathaoirleach’s advice. Will the Leader also consider it and use his good will in this respect?