Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I congratulate Deputy Bobby Aylward and pay tribute to and commend his family on the magnificent victory in the by-election. I heard from people on the ground that it was an amazing local campaign, with great team support from his family and many of his friends across the constituency. I also congratulate Deputy Martin on this campaign and also the director of elections, Deputy Cowen, who, I believe, did an excellent job in recent weeks.

I know Bobby well from the previous Dáil. I always found him very warm and sincere. He is very generous and I welcome the fact he is back in the Dáil. As Members will know, Bobby would totally understand ground hurling. Deputy Martin and I had a bad day yesterday in Dublin Bay North-----

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