James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)

-----when he was canvassing during the Lisbon treaty referendum campaign. Everyone in the House should give credit to Deputy Kenny for the way in which he drove the Lisbon agenda forward and helped to get the treaty adopted. He has shown real leadership, not only in this country, but throughout Europe and we are all very proud of him for that.

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