Joe Conway (Independent)
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Guím gach rath ar an gCathaoirleach ina hobair thábhachtach sa todhchaí. Tá súil agam go mbainfidh sí taitneamh agus tairbhe as. Cé nach bhfuilim i mo bhall den choiste seo, d'iarr mé go speisialta ar chead teacht isteach ar maidin, mar tá spéis mhór agam i gcúrsaí slándála agus i gcursaí cosanta. Although I am not a member of the committee, I asked especially to be allowed to come in this morning because I have a deep interest in the security and the future of our nation. It is a truism to say that we have an amazing quality of life in Ireland. As a grandfather, it is a quality of life that I would love to see passed on to the generations to come. However, without adequate security and defence in our country, we may well not be in a position to pass on the great benefits of the quality of life that we have. It is from that source that I hope to be here as an observer as often as I can. Maybe in my own very small way I can contribute to the affairs of the committee. I am very thankful to the Cathaoirleach and the committee for affording me the chance to come here today.