Mary White (Fianna Fail)

Both of my parents were dead when, thanks to my father-in-law, Mr. Batt White from Kinlough, County Leitrim, I made the pragmatic decision to take the plunge into public life. He had spoken to me about Willie Farrell.

The other coincidence is that I would not be present today if Willie had not decided to stand down that year. Of the two vacancies on the industrial and commercial panel, I filled one. I am delighted to take this opportunity to say-----