Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I accept the acknowledgement by Members of the suitability of the candidate. They have made their point with regard to consultation and they have accepted the bona fides of the Tánaiste in talking to the Opposition about what happened. Mr. Liam Kavanagh, who is a former Member of the House and Minister, was appointed six or seven years ago and did a very good job in this regard. We are now putting forward another former Minister and Member of the House and we hope he will do a good job also. While we accept the point made, we must proceed with the appointment.

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