Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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I thank Mr. McGrane. There is no doubt that Seán Lemass and T.K. Whitaker were great men with huge vision and commitment. They completely recognised the need for a very advanced education system to give everybody in Ireland the opportunity to achieve their potential through second and third level education. When Mr. McGrane made reference to these two men I was cognisant of the fact that Deputy Thomas Byrne, Senator Robbie Gallagher and I attended the funeral this morning of the daughter of Seán Lemass. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. On behalf of the committee I wish to extend condolences to our colleague Deputy Seán Haughey and to the family.

I believe Mr. Godfrey or Mr. Mc Carthy will speak next.