Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

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Before calling on the Leader to propose the Order of Business, I would like to welcome the ambassador from the Netherlands, H. We, of course, will celebrate tomorrow the national day of the Netherlands, King's Day, which marks the birthday of his majesty, King Willem-Alexander. As Members will know, King's Day takes place on 27 April, which is Saturday.

The ambassador comes to us in a relatively new posting with a wonderful diplomatic career in the service of her country. She is coming to Cork on Monday and we hope to celebrate with her again in Cork then. I wish her a céad míle fáilte and to enjoy the celebrations.

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CC Jerry Buttimer

Before calling on the Leader to propose the Order of Business, I would like to welcome the ambassador from the Netherlands, H. E. Maaike van Koldam, to the Public Gallery. She is very welcome and I thank her for being here. We, of course, will celebrate tomorrow the national day of the Netherlands, King's Day, which marks the birthday of his majesty, King Willem-Alexander. As Members will know, King's Day takes place on 27 April, which is Saturday. The ambassador comes to us in a relatively new posting with a wonderful diplomatic career in the service of her country. She has very much been a great friend of Ireland in her term here already. Of course, as two countries, work closely together and many similarities and common positions around the world. Ambassador, enjoy your celebration on Saturday. She is coming to Cork on Monday and we hope to celebrate with her again in Cork then. She is very welcome. I wish her a céad míle fáilte and to enjoy the celebrations.