Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Cuirim fáilte ar mo shon féin agus ar son Sinn Féin roimh Bobby Aylward agus a theaghlach. Is lá bródúil é seo dóibh uilig. I welcome Bobby Aylward and his family to the House today. It is a big day for him. I say, "Well done; you're back again". I spent some time in Carlow-Kilkenny and enjoyed the campaign tremendously. It is a beautiful part of the world.

I commend all those who voted, including those people who voted for Kathleen Funchion. It is our hope that if she goes forward again she will be in here very soon - as soon as the Taoiseach has the gumption to call a general election and give the people the chance. I also commend the Fianna Fáil Party and its leader - more power to your elbow, Micheál, and fair play to you on the day that is in it. This is really Deputy Bobby Aylward's day and his family's day. He should enjoy it and I hope his stay here can be a very productive one.

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