John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)
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Before proceeding with business I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer a cead mile fáilte, a most sincere welcome to Her Excellency Mrs. Meglena Plugtschieva, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria. I express the hope that you will find your visit enjoyable, successful and to our mutual benefit.

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Do we have a new diplomat?

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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There is an unidentified object in the Distinguished Visitors' Gallery.

Deputies:

There is a by-election out there.

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Tallaght is obviously being twinned.

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)
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As Deputy O'Connor well knows, jealousy will get them nowhere.