Frank Fahey (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

It does not work in this climate. As a student in UCG in the 1970s I voted for Deputy Rabbitte as president of the students' union and I also voted for Deputy Gilmore in that role. Deputy Rabbitte will recall that at that time, at the archway in UCG, we solved the problems of the university, of Galway, of Ireland and of the world. I remember Deputy Rabbitte being particularly innovative and people like Mick Lally always having great wisdom. Our lecturer, Deputy Michael D. Higgins, came along from time to time to make sure we were realistic. Deputy Gilmore's performance in this Dáil has reminded me of his very good performance as president of the UCG students' union. He has not changed very much. Being the leader of an Opposition party, being the one who has recently told us——

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