Brendan Kenneally (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Curran, the Chief Whip, for sharing his time with me. I am glad to have the opportunity to say a few words on this motion today. I wish Martin Cullen well. We all know why we are here; it is because, unfortunately, he had to resign his seat in this House. I have not seen him in a number of weeks but I know he has been undergoing rehabilitation for his very bad back ailment. I wish him a good recovery and I hope he will have a good quality of life in the future.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Opposition parties this morning for thinking of my welfare in trying to bring about a situation whereby we would elect another Fianna Fáil Deputy for Waterford in order that he could share the workload with me. I would like to tell it that I am coping very well with the duties I have at present.

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