John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)

Before proceeding with business, I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer a cead mile fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a delegation of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference led by Mr. Du Qinglin, head of the delegation. I express the hope that you will find your visit enjoyable, successful and to our mutual benefit.

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