Rory O'Hanlon (Cavan-Monaghan, Ceann Comhairle)

Prime Minister Howard it is now my privilege to offer you the profound thanks of the Members of this House for your inspiring address which we will long remember, and for your kind and generous remarks about our country. As you and your wife Janet will leave us shortly, you can rest assured that you carry with you the warmth and affection of the Members of Dáil Éireann and of the Irish people. We wish you a safe journey back to Australia.

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