Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We will robustly hold both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to account and continue to build popular support to tackle the social, economic and societal challenges we face - and, yes, to reunite the people of this island.

The Oireachtas must now be allowed to get on in a serious way with addressing those challenges facing citizens in their daily lives, and that means being ready to hit the ground running on Tuesday week. It means getting straight down to business. The Seanad must sit as soon as possible and serious consideration must be given to shortening the summer recess in light of the time this Government's formation has taken. I ask the Taoiseach to note that point well.

I conclude by wishing the new members of Cabinet well in their respective positions. Some are new and some are in their former positions. I wish them well not for their sakes personally but for the sake of all our people and especially those whose lives can and will be affected by the decisions they make and the measures they implement.

Go raibh rath Dé ar an obair agus ar an Dáil uilig.

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