Frank Feighan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I also extend my condolences to the people of France and Strasbourg. It was an awful shooting especially at Christmas time. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our French colleagues. As for the vote of confidence at Westminster today, the Prime Minister, Theresa May, has the respect of the Irish people and the British people. She has been formidable. I hope that cool heads will prevail in Westminster. We do not want the lights to go out in Europe. We are strong and committed Europeans and we need unity as much now as ever. I hope that tonight cool heads will prevail.

I welcome Elphin community college to the Gallery. It is a great school. I am from Boyle, which is down the road. Elphin is a fine place and the home of the Elphin diocese.