Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

When the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, is longer in the House, he will learn all about pomposity, although in the short time he has been here he has brought it to a fine art.

He must have a PhD in pomp, ceremony and arrogance. If he stays in the House a little longer, he might learn a little humility. It might sit uneasily on his shoulders but the longer he has it the more he will respect it.

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