On my way to Dublin this morning I stopped for a meeting in the famous Ballymascanlon House Hotel on the Cooley Peninsula. The motto over the front door of the building is "Festina lente", which translates as "Hasten slowly". Count Plunkett, a previous owner of Ballymascanlon House, was a Member of the First Dáil which assembled in the Mansion House.

He represented Roscommon.

I did not know that.

Does the Senator have a question for the Deputy Leader?

Yes and I would also like to ask Senator David Norris a question.

The Senator should put questions to the Deputy Leader.

I will ask my question through the offices of the Deputy Leader.

There is no point in asking Senator David Norris a question; he will not answer.

I ask him to change his mind and run for President.

I congratulate Senators David Norris, Katherine Zappone, Averil Power and Eamonn Coghlan on the major effort and significant contribution they made to the "Yes" vote. Well done to all concerned. I will speak tomorrow about another issue I had intended to raise as the Cathaoirleach has cut me short.