Chris Andrews (Dublin South East, Fianna Fail)

I take this opportunity to congratulate Deputy Dermot Ahern on his appointment — he will make a fine Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. I also congratulate the former Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on his new role as I feel he will make an exceptional Minister for Finance. My constituency colleague, Deputy John Gormley, retains his role as Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and I wish him well in the new Government.

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