Barry Cowen (Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

As per the details in the Ceann Comhairle's report, last Thursday I was seated in Deputy Collins's seat and he in mine. When the votes were called, I voted for him and he voted for me. I apologise for this informality and carelessness on my part. That carelessness allowed the integrity of the voting system to be questioned. I should have sat in my own seat and cast my own vote. I want to assure the House and the people of Offaly who elected me that I will play my part, with my colleagues, in ensuring the recommendations made in the report are implemented and that we will abide by them, as we should and will be expected to do.

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