Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail)

Tá sé tábhachtach go seasann an Teach seo i gcónaí le chéile maidir leis na daoine sin. I rith na bliana, bhí aontas eadrainn maidir le stádas na Gaeilge. Is cúis áthais é dom go mbeidh an straitéis 20 bliain don Ghaeilge á láinseáil ag an Taoiseach Dé Máirt seo chugainn. Tá Baill an Teach seo agus an Teach eile aontaithe ar an ábhar seo. Tugann sé sin dóchas dom go bhfuil féiniúlacht náisiúnta na tíre seo fós beo agus bríomhar. Is cuma faoi easaontas maidir le polasaithe na bpáirtithe má táimid aontaithe maidir le gach rud a bhaineann leis an tír seo, ar nós ár stair agus na daoine a sheas an fód nuair a bhí gá leo.

I am delighted that on Tuesday we will show the unity that existed in this House and the Dáil to bring about the 20 year strategy for the Irish language. It was one of the most edifying experiences for me personally. I am delighted that at 2 o'clock on Tuesday the Taoiseach will launch that strategy. The language is not just a matter of words; all our background, ambitions and aspirations are linked to that. Let us take that as a signal of hope and a focus for the future. In wishing everybody well, for me it has been an experience to meet so many fine people in this House who had the good of the people at heart and that applies to every single Member of this House without exception.