I concur with Senator Ian Marshall about the media coverage of the incidents in Northern Ireland at the weekend and during last week. I have done business in the North since 1990 and I never found myself in a situation where I felt that I was in trouble. Any time I travelled overseas during the mid-1980s, I was always asked about the war going on in the North of Ireland. The media are seeking sensationalism. I agree with the speakers who have called for the Tánaiste to come into the Seanad as soon as possible when we come back in September to discuss the Brexit issue. There are fears, particularly in the agrifood sector, which is a major part of Kildare's industry, about the many exports going to the UK.

I ask that we have a debate on Seanad reform. I know there is almost a secret society with Senator McDowell that no one ever hears reports about. I have some historical facts. In 1920, the law was brought in to set up the Senate. It convened in 1921. In 1922, the Free State set up its own Seanad and many who were already Senators in 1920 and 1921 were part of that. Those are a few milestones. I hope that we will have some Seanad reform. As a new Senator, I thank the staff in the Seanad Office for all the help and assistance that they have given me since I was elected, and I wish my colleagues a happy holiday. Enjoy it and be back for the turmoil, excitement and debate that takes place in this austere House in September.

The Senator is wishing that on us. I thank the Senator.