Marie Louise O'Donnell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

May I make a point beforehand, since Deputy Ó Cuív has been speaking for quite a long time? I was very taken with what Professor Cooke had to say about how the interfaith element has now taken over to the point of artistry getting left behind. I wonder whether all the artistic, creative, literary and historical aspects of this could not be incorporated somewhere in the Bill as a grounding because that is the thing that brings it alive. I completely agree with Deputy Ó Cuív, which is rare, about the military. The members of the military bring such respect and honour to this country as a Republic and I am very proud when I see them. If anyone moved on the 1916 celebrations and commemorations, it was our military. It was brilliantly done. They have such manners, respect and grace for who and what we are and can communicate it so well. Perhaps this could be a part of it because I am in agreement with Deputy Ó Cuív. It is just a matter of getting it right.

I must go because without my vote, the Government might fall.