Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

It is a shame we had to stop Deputy McGrath. I join him in praising the Minister, Deputy Brennan. I agree with the Deputy that the Minister is doing a wonderful job. He has revolutionised the Department of Social and Family Affairs since his appointment as Minister one year ago. The interesting point about this Minister is that he is listening, both to Fianna Fáil backbenchers and those happy people on the Opposition benches.

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