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

That is what one does, namely, work with people and get jobs done. The Deputy can see the progress being made in Tallaght, which is due to the fact that I am keeping in touch with the Government and trying to get decisions made in conjunction with other colleagues. We have all listened very carefully to the Minister of State's comments. People were very attentive when he delivered his speech because he made a fine statement and many good points. Hopefully, people will examine his comments and build on them.

I bring my life's experiences to my Dáil work. I was an emigrant after leaving school as I could not get a job in Dublin. I went abroad and later returned.

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