Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I ask Deputies to listen. I am trying to address the point made by Deputy Quinn.

I thank Deputy Callely for his dedicated contribution to the work of the Government in his role at the Departments of Health and Children and Transport in the last three years. If the Deputy wishes to make a personal statement, it is totally open to him, or any Deputy, to do so. It is a very difficult day for Deputy Callely. I spoke to him at length late last night and again early this morning. He does not wish to make a personal statement.

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