I offer my sincere condolences to the Bonner family on the sad passing of former Senator Enda Bonner and, of course, to our good friend and colleague, Senator Craughwell, on the sad passing of his dear wife over the summer. My thoughts and sympathies will be with Senator Craughwell in the difficult weeks and months ahead. I thank him for sharing his difficult story with us today.

Tomorrow will mark 75 years since the beginning of one of the longest droughts in sporting history. That was when Mayo beat Meath in the 1951 all-Ireland football final. I am glad to report that since we last convened, that drought and famine was lifted against the Cathaoirleach's county of Kerry.

We have already discussed it this morning but I congratulate the Senator.

We discussed it before the recess and there was an air of arrogance that has since been put to bed.

I admit that the Senator is not incorrect in his statement.

Mayo played and lost 11 finals. There was a lot of heartbreak and many near misses. There were a lot of great memories along the way. A lot of loved ones have since passed. For Mayo to be finally crowned all-Ireland champions has given the whole county and country, and our diaspora around the world, a brilliant lift, even among Kerry folk. I acknowledge and thank the Mayo players, team and staff, and the volunteers across the clubs of the county, who have given so much joy and happiness to young and old alike. They have handled themselves with incredible integrity and have been so generous with their time. They have been present at every school, hospice and hospital across the county. They have attended every fundraiser. They have answered the call. It is no wonder they are all-Ireland champions, given how they have handled themselves since the final whistle. I thank them. I would welcome the opportunity to have both teams visit Leinster House and the Houses of the Oireachtas. The Cathaoirleach can meet and eyeball them. He can welcome and acknowledge-----

I would be quite happy to welcome them to the Seanad.

As long as there is celebration.

The celebration has only begun.

We know.

I congratulate the 11 nominees for the all-star team, including Jack Carney and Ryan O'Donoghue, and Kobe McDonald and Darragh Beirne, who have been nominated for the young player of the year award.

It has been a brilliant summer of celebrations in Mayo. It will continue on into the winter and with our diaspora as well. I would encourage them to come to Leinster House and would welcome them letting us share in that with all Oireachtas Members who have Mayo connections.

I thank Andy Moran and all of the team. I was there when he came into Ballaghaderreen. I was thinking of the late John O'Mahony and all who have gone before us, who would love to have been there. The curse is finally over. The famine is over, as Stephen Grealish reminded us. For every young Mayo boy and girl, the spark has been lit and the dream is back alive. Mayo are back.

You see how gracious we are in Kerry that the Senator went way over time and I never even rang the bell once. I said, "You know what? If it only happens once every 75 years we can definitely give extra time on it". I said this morning that it was quite a scene after the game itself to see the celebrations on the pitch in Croke Park. I think there was somebody who was 91 years of age when the cup arrived in Mayo in the past couple of weeks and he was quite emotional on the return of the cup after 75 years. We look forward to the Mayo team coming here at Senator Duffy's invitation. We will welcome them to the Seanad with an open heart and I congratulate them on what was a fantastic achievement in football. After ten minutes, it looked like it was going to be number 12 but it did not turn into number 12, which showed the fierce heart of the team.

Before I call on the Leader to respond on the Order of Business, I welcome guests of Deputy John Paul O'Shea, Deputy Brennan and Deputy Mairéad Farrell. I think we have a great-granddaughter of the former Senator Gaffney, who served here in the 1930s. She is most welcome to Seanad Éireann. I thank her for being here. The particular bell I was ringing to restore order is the same bell that he would have heard when he was here nearly 100 years ago now. We also have friends of Sharon Pettit, and we have the Texas and Wicklow Roses here as well. They are most welcome to Seanad Éireann and I thank them for being here. Anois, the Leader to respond on the first Order of Business of the new term.

I thank the Cathaoirleach. You would know we were on summer holidays. Twenty-five questions have come in today, which is much larger than most days.

I will take the last one first. You even see an air of confidence and a little bit of arrogance coming into Mayo as well after the couple of weeks they have had.

I would not say that. It is joy unconfined.

Like the Cathaoirleach, I come from a county where we are used to winning. It is actually nice to see Mayo succeed. It is a good idea to bring them in. On a serious note, it creates excitement and a buzz, particularly for young children. It is a time they will never forget and they will be talking about the win of 2026 in 50 years' time.

Wait for the next one.

They are a very good team. I think they could go on a run here. Confidence is a great thing as well. There is a good opportunity to bring them in here and if for nothing but to frustrate the Cathaoirleach, I think I should allocate some time to speak about it when they are here as well, if that is agreed.

Agreed.