Does the Senator have a question for the Leader?

I have asked my question, but as he comes from rural Ireland, I am sure the Cathaoirleach will allow me to state that at the weekend, the farm of John Hanley in Kilbegnet, Creggs, County Roscommon, hosted the international sheepdog trials. He is chairman of the IFA in the county and of the committee which worked very hard. It brought 25,000 people to the area. It was real agritourism and everyone in the area benefited, including a certain establishment up the road. It created employment and opportunities in the area. John Hanley and the committee which ran the festival, held between 12 and 14 September, which involved more than 150 stewards and saw every room within 25 miles occupied-----

Is the Senator seeking a debate on dog trials?

We should speak about agritourism and its benefits for Ireland, including events such as the ploughing championship.

The Senator is way over time.

I thank the sponsors, Devenish Nutrition, FBD, the IFA and Roscommon County Council, who all deserve to take a bow. I was delighted to host the Fianna Fáil think-in in the Abbey Hotel on 14 and 15 September-----

We are not allowing political broadcasts.

Unlike the other political parties, we brought the think-in to our own town.