John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

On behalf of the Green Party, I warmly congratulate you on your elevation to the position of Ceann Comhairle. It is a privileged and responsible position and your task is onerous. You will carry out your duties with distinction and I wish you and your family well on this happy day for you all.

I know you to be a quiet man of great courtesy, but I have also heard that, given your GAA days, you are also a man who can keep people in check. This is probably a skill that you will need.

I join others in wishing Deputy John O'Donoghue well. He served with distinction and was fair-minded. I know that the Ceann Comhairle will carry on that honourable tradition in the House.

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