My primary reason for rising is to wish our great friend, Senator Grace O'Sullivan, all the very best. It is the Senator's last day in the House and I know she has enjoyed it and found it a great and engaging experience. We found Senator O'Sullivan to be a breath of fresh air in her contributions in the House. We talk about sincerity and being genuine and the Senator espouses these attributes in every possible way. I know she will be a fantastic MEP. She will be my MEP because I live in her constituency. I wish the Senator the very best of luck.

Will the Senator have a Seanad role?

No, she will not, which is even better.

Senator Ó Ríordáin referred to an event in the Embassy of the United States of America, which I certainly will not attend. I made that decision the day President Trump was elected. I have not been to a function hosted by the United States Embassy since then, and I do not intend to attend one unless I have to as part of my job. It is up to each and every one of us to make a decision on going to the embassy on 3 July but I certainly will not be there. I agree with Senator Ó Ríordáin's sentiments but I would not be critical of anybody who decides to go. It is matter for each Senator.