I wish to pick up on points made about the importance of recognising the Irish diaspora. In that context, I commend Senator Billy Lawless for the work he has done. I commend all of the Irish Americans and the Irish centres all over the United States of America for their tremendous work in promoting Irish culture, heritage and the connections that sustain links with the Irish currently residing on the other side of the Atlantic. As Minister of State, I had the honour to visit the mid-west of the United States in 2015 and in the cities of St. Louis and Indianapolis I met a very proud Irish community. However, the members of that community were very concerned that the traditional links with Ireland were weakening. Some of the Irish people who had been to the forefront in promoting Irish links had passed away or were no longer as active as they had been. There is a concern that the mid-west which has not seen the same level of interaction as areas on the east and west coasts of the United States needs to see more sustainable linkages being developed in the areas of culture, education and business. It is important that this House recognise those links. I know that Irish Americans really appreciate it when Irish representatives, be they mayors, Ministers or other representatives of the State, travel to the United States to strengthen these links. I urge the Leader to invite the Minister of State with responsibility for the diaspora, Deputy Joe McHugh, to come to the House for a debate on the issue. I know that such debates are appreciated. In this House we must consistently refer to and recognise the importance of the diaspora.