It was a wonderful occasion.

Some people may have been surprised to learn that Barney Curley was involved in charity work and had raised more than €5 million for schools in Africa. Most people will know him for his exploits in the betting ring where he has pulled off many coups during the years. He should be complimented on his work. The award is very fitting.

I note the points made by Senator Feargal Quinn about inquests. He has called for inquests to be held in private in the case of deaths by suicide. I concur with him and ask the Department of Justice and Equality to consider doing so. It is something positive that it could address. I hope these points can be made when we debate some of the Bills and perhaps when we debate the Courts Bill on Monday.

I have addressed Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh's point about No. 1.

Senator James Heffernan mentioned the International Protection Bill. Irish troops cannot get involved in aggressive tactics abroad. There is a triple-lock system under which a vote in both Houses is required before the Defence Forces can become involved in any action. There is no question of Irish troops being involved in an aggressive action on the side of any country. Irish troops are lauded for their peacekeeping efforts throughout the world and recognised as one of the best peacekeeping forces and always will be.