Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

I congratulate you on your election as Ceann Comhairle. It is a great honour and privilege for you and your family. On behalf of the Independent group, including Deputies Maureen O'Sullivan and Joe Behan, we are delighted that you have taken this position and we wish you well. It is an important constitutional position, as many know. In the debates, it is important that all Members of the Oireachtas and all views be respected. Under the rule of the previous Ceann Comhairle, Independent Deputies were always treated with respect. Once again, I wish you well in your new job.

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