Jackie Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)

I clearly state my support for Deputy Bertie Ahern as Taoiseach. I have had a wonderful relationship with him since I was elected to this House in 1997. I look forward to backing this brand new Government comprising Fianna Fáil, the Green Party, the Progressive Democrats Party and my fellow Independent Deputies. I thank in a very special way the massive team of supporters and people who put me into this position in South Kerry, against the might and the massive strength of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Labour.

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