Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The decision of all the countries to vote for Ireland in this case was an important one and a significant appreciation of the different position in which Ireland is now seen internationally. There were five very strong candidates for three places. Our ambassador will represent us very well in that seat.

Deputy Boyd Barrett made comments in respect of the late Savita Halappanavar as statements of fact. The reason for having an investigation is to determine the circumstances, facts and truth of these matters. From that point of view, Deputy Boyd Barrett has joined a long litany of people who make statements of fact as if they were there. That is the reason for the investigation in the first place, to find that out. I am sure the Deputy shares that view. He talked about a range of other issues here that he has had an opportunity to raise at different times.

In so far as doing the job is concerned, the mandate given to this Government - comprised of the Fine Gael and Labour Parties - is to deal with the question of our public finances, restore our international reputation, and provide opportunities for jobs and growth-----

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