Like Senator Mark Daly, I would like to refer to "The Soldier's Song".

On a point of information, is there an election in the offing by any chance?

Does Senator Eamonn Coghlan have a question for the Deputy Leader?

I did not get to speak yet. I only wanted to pass a comment on Senator Paschal Mooney's comments.

The Senator is almost out of time. Does he have a question for the Leader?

Yes, I have. In reference to Senator Mark Daly's comments on Amhrán na bhFiann, "The Soldier's Song" - this will be a little longwinded because the Cathaoirleach would not let me in because of all the interruptions - I was surprised to hear that the copyright was not protected. The Senator referred to me standing and listening to Amhrán na bhFiann at a time in one's life when hearing it was the most exhilarating, thrilling, pride-filled feeling. It is a signification of some kind of coronation or achievement when one hears the national anthem; therefore, I am surprised copyright has not been protected. When I thought about it, I was saying to myself people would not know who wrote the song.

The Senator is way over time.

Peadar Kearney wrote it in 1907 and in 1923 Liam Ó Rinn gave the Irish rendition, but it is correct that we need to copyright for the national anthem. I support this in every way. The Government bought it in 1933 for £1,000 and, unfortunately, copyright ceased 40 years after Peadar Kearney had passed away. I call for a debate on how we can protect Amhrán na bhFiann, the national anthem.