diff --git a/handler/sinks/__init__.py b/handler/sinks/__init__.py
index f5698c7..ca21e2b 100644
--- a/handler/sinks/__init__.py
+++ b/handler/sinks/__init__.py
@@ -22,7 +22,9 @@ class Sinks(util.Base):
         self.currencies = []
 
     def __irc_started__(self):
+        self.log.debug("IRC hook called.")
         self.startup()
+        self.log.debug("Finished initialising subclasses.")
 
     def startup(self):
         """