Seanad debates

Wednesday, 4 July 2007

11:00 am

Photo of Feargal QuinnFeargal Quinn (Independent)

Some years ago after President Clinton had visited this country and had done a huge amount of work for Northern Ireland I proposed in the House that we should consider calling the main road in the Phoenix Park after him. The proposal did not get any approval. When people retire from office they often leave behind them a chequered history in which they have made mistakes and done well. I am thinking of the former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair. He has certainly made mistakes. However, I would like to draw attention to the huge debt of gratitude the people of Ireland owe him. We should recognise in some way the contribution he made and the role he played in bringing peace to Northern Ireland. Although we have heard and will continue to hear criticisms of what he has done during his term, that one event should stand out ahead of other things he has done. This nation should consider recognising that in some way. Perhaps we could name a road after him or something like that.

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