Ken O'Flynn (Cork North-Central, Independent Ireland Party)
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I see the Cathaoirleach has left the best to last, if I do say so myself. I congratulate Deputy Lahart on his selection as Cathaoirleach. I have watched him for a number of years and seen his tremendous contribution and fairness in Leinster House. I have no doubt that will be echoed in this committee throughout his tenure. I congratulate the entire team, including the clerk and secretariat, and wish them all well. The one commitment I want to give is that I will work in a non-partisan way with this committee. This is where we really do our business together and work incredibly well together as a group and as parliamentarians. It is an exciting time and an interesting committee to be in for me, as a first-time TD. There are great challenges ahead. We have always had a world full of conflict. Now more than ever, it seems to be appearing on our news every day of the week. It has, without a doubt, been topical in the Chamber over the last months and years. There is a tremendous role for us to play, particularly in trade. I look forward to working with each one of the committee in an impartial way.