Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail)
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Ní bheadh sé ceart mórán a rá. It would not be right for me to say too much because, as members know, I have a connection with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. However, I join in welcoming the representatives here and I was delighted to have a chat with Mr. Danny McCarthy earlier today. I admire his passion and I certainly admire anybody who takes a stand on behalf of his people. That is what he is doing.

The value of these hearings is that they are almost an extension of parliament and that a record is created. I know that my friends in Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann would feel like me and would love to talk with Mr. McCarthy and co-operate with him and help the music industry. He would know the old seanfhocal - Ní neart go cur le chéile. I believe that is true and I am delighted to hear his views today and I wish him well. I understand Mr. McCarthy is also a performer and a folk singer.