Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

In 30 years as always there will be some interesting reading material. In fairness to the people who were involved 30 years ago, they had some very difficult issues to deal with. When we look back at some of the records of 1969, 1970, 1971 and 1972, they were difficult and dangerous times. Looking back, there was the loyalist strike and some cross-Border issues when the SAS men were arrested in the South. I think a few politicians from the North were arrested in the South. Therefore, they were difficult times. Of course, we have friendly spats. I am not sure the Deputy will have to wait 30 years to read about them.

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