Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)

I share the sentiments expressed on this side of the House in particular in respect of the former Minister of State, Deputy Penrose. As already has been stated, he came to this House a number of times. I remember specifically a debate on electoral legislation in which he was so expansive and impressive that Members wondered whether he was a Minister at all because he took his own line. I have known Deputy Willie Penrose for 25 years or so and long before he entered the Oireachtas. He is a man of great honour and irrespective of what has been said, I would hate to think the Labour Party is now circling the wagons and intends to do down this man because of the decision he took. This is based on some of the remarks I have heard so far.