Before I call the Leader, I am sure Senators will join me in welcoming Ms Vanessa Shih, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan, her delegation and the Taiwanese ambassador to Ireland, Mr. Simon Tu. We hope they will have a successful trip.

I join the Cathaoirleach in welcoming Ms Shih. She has welcomed many Irish parliamentarians who travelled to Taiwan in recent years and been a wonderful host to everyone. We wish her well during her brief stay in the country and hope she will have a good and fruitful time with us.