Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of the mayor of South Dublin County Council, Councillor Billy Gogarty, father of our colleague, Deputy Gogarty.

I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. Deputy Bruton was kind to mention me in his contribution. I did not imagine humble backbenchers would come to the notice of Fine Gael stars such as Deputy Bruton.

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