Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

At the outset let me, on her first day as a Minister in the Dáil Chamber, congratulate Deputy Zappone on her appointment and wish her the very best of luck in her role. I have no doubt that she comes with a wealth of experience in this area and that she will bring very positive and meaningful contributions to her Department. I also thank her for her kind words to me last week at the Children's Rights Alliance AGM. I very much appreciate them. I apologise that, unfortunately, due to the short notice of the briefing yesterday-----

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