Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

I did not say that. We worked very well together. I was delighted to note that even at this late stage the Government recognised his talents and paid tribute to them because when he was ushered out of this hallowed hall and into other places, there were no voices of support from the Government side of the House. I got along very well with him but intend to get along even better with the next Member to be elected in Kildare because I expect it will be a colleague of my own.

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