Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)

I wish my constituency colleague, Deputy Howlin, the best of luck. Deputy Howlin has more than 20 years experience as a Member of the Oireachtas and will, no doubt, make a very fine Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Unfortunately, I was unable to support Deputy Howlin, but he will understand the process of democracy and my support for my party colleague, Deputy McCormack, who would also have made a very fine Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

I had many skirmishes with the last Ceann Comhairle but hope I will not have many with Deputy Howlin or the sitting Ceann Comhairle. I look forward to working with Deputy Howlin over the coming years.

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