John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)

Before proceeding with business, I wish, on my own behalf and that of the Members of Dáil Éireann, to offer cead mile fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a parliamentary delegation from the French National Assembly led by Mr. Yves Deniaud, chairman of the Ireland-France friendship group. I express the hope that it will find its visit enjoyable, successful and to our mutual benefit.

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