I welcome the €1 million investment in Ireland's Ancient East to complement what has already been allocated and, in particular, the €50,000 for Louth Adventures.

Ireland's Ancient East stretches from Carlingford to Cork and, much like the Wild Atlantic Way, it seeks to give visitors a unique experience with 5,000 years of Irish history. In the next round of funding, I would like to see the Táin saga of Cúchulainn, the greatest saga in Europe, and the images it evokes developed. Cúchulainn, who was from the Castletown area of Dundalk and known as Setanta as a young man, is Ireland's greatest hero. Funnily, Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick, who was born and bred in Castletown and, like Cúchulainn, is a great sportsman and legend, is hoping to keep his seat. He has worked hard to assist in bringing more than 2,000 jobs to Dundalk through foreign direct investment.

Is this a party political speech?

The Senator is abusing his position in the House with a party political speech.

Other parties with high-tax policies are trying to destroy those jobs in County Louth.

Did the Deputy not take the Senator's seat?

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick will stand up for County Louth and ensure that those jobs are kept in Dundalk.

This is a terrible abuse.

Senator Jim D'Arcy's point is well made.

I heard that the Deputy took his seat.

The Senator must have got another letter from the Deputy.

Ciúnas, le do thoil.

The Cathaoirleach should have a word with Senator Jim D'Arcy.

Order for Senator Feargal Quinn, please.

Senator Jim D'Arcy is a gentleman.

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The Senators are delaying proceedings.