Eamonn Maloney (Dublin South West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I welcome both the witnesses and their contribution. I have no questions but will make some brief points because people on my side have not been able to get a word in. I welcome the deal. The witnesses have illustrated some of the comments of those who have had to leave this island. I will give an additional illustration of why this is good for those who left, whether by choice or not. A family member told me by e-mail that the news of this deal was celebrated in the Irish club in Melbourne 24 hours after the GAA's decision and was the talk of the entire evening. Whatever the reservations of politicians here in Dublin, the GAA is way ahead of us, because those who have left have made up their minds that it is very welcome. On that basis I support it fully.

Mr. Duffy referred to cynical comment. I draw my own conclusions on this. Some people have a hang-up about Rupert Murdoch and the sort of person he is. I hope he does not take me to court for this, not that I care too much. His dealings are his own. From what I know about the man, I have full faith-----