I join the Cathaoirleach in welcoming my good friend Councillor Wayne Ford from County Meath to the Visitors Gallery.

I wish the Republic of Ireland soccer team success in the match against Scotland on Friday. If the scramble for tickets is a measure of returning interest in the game, it is a good sign. A win on Friday will put us in pole position to qualify. As the Leader recently won tickets for the game, I ask that he facilitate the Seanad by giving us a comprehensive report on how it went.