Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity of joining the Taoiseach and Deputy Bruton in congratulating Archbishop Seán Brady on his nomination to the College of Cardinals. I share, with the Taoiseach and Deputy Bruton, and I am sure all Members of the House, in the appreciation and respect for the work that Archbishop Brady has been doing, not only in his diocese but throughout the country, dealing with issues relating to Northern Ireland and with wider social issues which affect our society as a whole. I wish him well in his new appointment. It is a great honour for him personally and for the country.

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