Given that this is the final occasion on which we will meet prior to the summer break, I take the opportunity to thank the Cathaoirleach for the courtesy he has shown us and to thank the staff of the Houses and the ushers. In particular, I thank the staff of the Seanad Office - the Clerk, Ms Deirdre Lane; Mr. Martin Groves, Mr. Ronan Curran and Ms Niamh O'Grady. They are extremely helpful and professional individuals. The help they give us on a daily basis makes it very easy for us to do our job.

I hope it will be a very enjoyable summer, with many Gaelic games to be watched. I bring the House's attention to a very interesting article in yesterday's Irish Independent. A former Kilkenny hurler has suggested hurling should be part of the curriculum at primary and secondary level. For a long time, I have stated history should be a compulsory subject because everyone should know their background and the history of the country. This is particularly the case in the year in which we are celebrating the centenary of the 1916 Rising. History should be at the core of education. Gaelic games, particularly hurling and football, should also be at the centre of the curriculum.

Where hurling and history rhyme.

We have a great tradition of Irish dancing and music, but we also have phenomenal Gaelic games, particularly hurling which is unique. I would like the Deputy Leader to bring this matter to the attention of the Government, particularly the Minister with responsibility for sport, in the context of the 1916 Rising celebrations. To promote what I am suggesting, in September I will send an e-mail to all Members of the Oireachtas inviting them to join an all-party committee to promote Gaelic games in the policy structure of the House.

We are in injury time. The Senator need not worry. Hurling is already part of the curriculum for all children in Kilkenny.

It is in mothers' milk there.

Perhaps the Senator needs to get it in Clare.

Yes, I hope they will do the double this year.

When Kerry won their first all-Ireland championship, before most counties back in the 1890s, we decided to switch to another code having been so successful.

Modesty forbids.