Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

That is good.

I was interested in Deputy Durkan's reference to the election, which, let us all admit, is fast approaching. I hope he is correct about who will and who will not be returned, but I hope everybody in the Chamber will be returned, although I note from previous experience that the only person in this House sure of coming back is the Ceann Comhairle because of his esteemed position, but I wish everybody well.

I note that there is a fairly good attendance in the Gallery and Members will be interested to know that some of them are from Tallaght.

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