Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

No decision has been made on that issue. However, we will keep the matter under review.

I had not realised that Deputy Rabbitte was such a sensitive soul. Perhaps I might ameliorate some of the difficulties we experienced earlier by wishing him, the Leas-Cheann Comhairle — with whom I crossed swords during the year, something for which I apologise — and the other Members on the opposite side of the House a very happy Christmas.

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