Seanad debates

Wednesday, 18 June 2003

The Special Olympics is just wonderful. Every time one reads about it, sees it on television or encounters it in one's home town or area, the athletes are like shining beacons of light. When one sees their faces, their helpers, their families and what they are doing, it raises morale and spirits, and it is such an inspiration to all of us to see such wholehearted participation and joy. We all had that sense of anticipation and participation, I suppose, when we were younger, but to see it now amongst these athletes is inspiring. We have all been ennobled by their nobility. Noble is very much what they are, and I thank Senator Hayes for raising the matter because it deserves proper acclamation.

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