Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

On behalf of the Independents I congratulate Deputy Pearse Doherty and welcome him to the Dáil. Also, I wish to say to his wife and mother that it is a great honour and privilege to serve in this House. I commend Deputy Doherty for the legal case he took. It was in the interests of the country and democracy and I look forward to working closely with him.

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