I wish to echo the sentiments expressed this morning, which some Members might have heard, by John Horan, the president of the GAA. I have a background in the GAA and a number of Members have a good knowledge about clubs and county grounds. In my case, I have seen games in Cusack Park in Mullingar, Westmeath, attended by up to 15,000 people. The GAA has been more than responsible during this Covid crisis and to say that we think it could not manage 500 people in that scenario is regrettable. I presume with the Covi…

I echo the sentiments of Senator Boyhan. I have seen the great picture he has in his office with the Irish soccer team on the day they came back. Knowing Senator Boyhan for the past four years, and given that he talked his way onto the bus, my only surprise is that he did not talk his way onto the team. On a serious note, I convey my sincere sympathies to the Charlton family. I also congratulate Deputy Calleary on his elevation, Deputy Chambers on his promotion to a more senior post as Whip and Deputy Fleming from …

Thank you, a Chathaoirligh. I compliment you on your position as Cathaoirleach of the Seanad. You have been a fine pioneer of the Seanad since my involvement with you over the past number of years. I wish you every success in the Chair. The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation has launched a consultation process on remote working, something which, we are all aware, is getting a lot of attention in the media. There are many practicalities involved and we welcome this initiative. I am sure many different…