During the Order of Business in the Seanad, I said: Yesterday Senator Kathryn Reilly asked for a debate on food labelling and the Leader said it will be held in a couple of weeks. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has points to make, but not only on food labelling, from which we can learn...

During Statements on European Affairs in the Seanad, I said:  I welcome the Minister of State. Having listened very carefully to what he said today, I am delighted by his appointment and his enthusiasm and effort...

During a Seanad debate on the Fair Deal Nursing Home Scheme, I said: I thank the Minister of State for her words on this scheme and it was interesting to hear them. I did not know much about nursing homes, but my mother-in-law went into one last year. It was the last year of her life and she died last month at the age of 101 and a half years…

During the Order of Business in the Seanad, I said: Over 1,100 people will participate in the World Transplant Games, which begin in Gothenburg in Sweden tomorrow. Some 33 Irish recipients of body organ transplants will be involved in the games. I am sure we all wish them every success...