I join the congratulations that have been extended to Senator Clonan. It is great to have another Blackrock person here because there are now only four of us, as far as I know. We can never have enough Blackrock people.

Senator Clonan has been a friend of mine for a long time. One will meet him, Aideen and Duke around Blackrock and Dún Laoghaire, whether it is on the pier or wherever else. What is very important is what has been spoken about in the context of the competitive and involved nature of the campaign we had for the seat. It is very important and shows the level of interest and commitment from all the people who put their names on the ballot paper. It is not easy to do that. Most people will never do it in their lifetimes. Senator Clonan has done it at least twice that I am aware of. I have done it a number of times, unsuccessfully. It is tremendously important we acknowledge the work done by people who do not get elected, as well as that of the successful candidates. I extend my congratulations and welcome to Senator Clonan.

Déanaim comhghairdeas le Raidió na Gaeltachta as an leathchéad atá á cheiliúradh againn an bhliain seo. Ó 1972, bhí Raidió na Gaeltachta ann ar son phobal labhartha na Gaeilge chomh maith le muintir na Gaeltachta. Feicim sa leabhar a bhfuaireamar uaidh go bhfuil grianghraf an tSeanadóra Kyne ann, freisin. Má léimid an méid atá istigh ann, tá a fhios againn go bhfuil Raidió na Gaeltachta i gcónaí ag obair go dian ar son phobal labhartha na Gaeilge ar fud na tíre. Is seirbhís an-tábhachtach ar fad é. Tá mé ag súil le labhairt le "Tús Áite" anocht. Déanaim comhghairdeas le Raidió na Gaeltachta ar son an leathchéid agus táimid ag tnúth le leathchéad eile uaidh.

Before I leave the Chamber, I wish to congratulate Senator Clonan on his election.

You are not allowed to refer to Members leaving the Chamber.

Indeed, I met him many times because I was his county councillor in Booterstown in the Dún Laoghaire constituency. I also met his family. He is very welcome. I do not give advice. One should come in here every day and enjoy it. Every day one comes in here is a better day than going outside. I do not know Senator Clonan very well, but from what I have read about him he has an amazing track record. I congratulate him on his success in representing Trinity College. On behalf of the Seanad Independent Group, which I lead,-----

For the moment.

-----he is very welcome. We look forward to working and collaborating well with him.

He is looking to start wars everywhere.

I will need a few extra minutes.

The leader of the Opposition without interruption.

It is from his own crowd.