Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Ceann Comhairle. Only for the fact I am a pioneer I would buy you a drink.

I thank the Taoiseach because he realises that special needs assistants do a fantastic job. It is important that their opinions and concerns are given expression.

The people of County Louth, especially the Carlingford area, are concerned about what is happening at the moment. We see so many motor homes and the number of people coming to the Border area at the moment is high. It is okay for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Coveney, and the Tánaiste to make those statements, but it is important that if statements are made, action is taken.

We all need the children's hospital. We are all talking about the children's hospital for the wrong reasons - the cost. I congratulate the Taoiseach on getting the site back up and running but we have to keep an eye on the cost. That is very important.

I congratulate the Taoiseach again and thank him for answering my three questions.

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