Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

If Opposition members want to make fun of Mr. Justice Kelly's order, that is a matter for them.

Deputy Burton has been claiming that the national aquatic centre is a pet project of mine. I wish to confirm to the House that this is the case. I am proud to claim it as such. The motivation of the Government in developing the centre in the first place was to provide a 50 metre pool for the country and, specifically, a suitable location for hosting the aquatic events of the Special Olympics. The project was delivered on time and within budget.

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