Shane McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)

I congratulate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle on his appointment and wish him very well. Having been here for two and a half years, I have found the most important people to be my party leader, the Ceann Comhairle and the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I wish the last-named person well and hope that his work will not be too fiery. My sentiments are the same regarding the Minister for Transport and the Marine, Deputy Dempsey.

Before I speak, I would like to ask that the debate be adjourned, on the grounds that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, should be present. We have discussed Bills and heard the good news about all the completed roads. I ask that this debate be adjourned.

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