I listened with interest to my colleague, Senator Ó Donnghaile, speak about the work of the Reverend Harold Good. I took great interest in what James Nesbitt said about a union of Ireland, namely, that he would embrace it as long as lives of the people North and South, and between the two islands, improved. We are moving into a different space now in that we are privileged to talk about issues without fear of contradiction on occasion.

I thank our GAA boss, Mickey Harte, who apologised if anybody was offended by the unacceptable behaviour of some of the Tyrone team who sang rebel songs in front of a band passing the team bus. That is leadership from somebody who is able to stand up and apologise but we need more.

It is not just about singing rebel songs.

Order, please. Cúineas.

I have not finished yet. I am commending somebody who has shown leadership and courage in standing up.

Senator Feighan, without interruption.

We have the marching season during which bonfires are lit. We have the Irish flag and effigies of politicians being burned. We need to show respect for anthems and flags. Similarly, at the end of March, we see Union Jacks and poppy flags being burned. We have to ensure we provide a space for anybody - church, civil or political leaders - who is prepared to stand up and apologise for unacceptable behaviours. I commend Mickey Harte because he is able to apologise if he believes he has offended somebody, but we need to do that on all sides.

That is what we are here to do. I will not refer to a mob mentality but we should commend people who are prepared to stand up and be counted.

I am just looking at a photo of Senator Ó Donnghaile on top of a bonfire for the glorious 12th. Senator Feighan will not make any comment on that, however.

I want to go back a bit to the point that-----

Senator Devine did not hear what I said. I ask her to listen to what I said.

I did hear what the Senator said. I have the floor now and I am not getting involved in a discussion.

Is the Senator serious?

Let us be respectful.

I am being respectful, as always.

We are not getting into that now. I ask the Senator to make her contribution.