Gerard Craughwell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I just want to say a few brief words. The Minister of State is a proud Limerick man. I have known him for many years. This is a great day for him. He is driving home a Bill for an elected mayor in his city, one of the finest cities in Ireland. I know him from way back. His commitment to Limerick was never in question at any time. He has taken amendments on board and modified the Bill slightly from where it started. I believe he will have made a much better position for the mayor of Limerick.

I congratulate him. I am proud that I know him as a colleague and a friend going back many years, albeit he made a mistake and joined a political party. We will forgive him for that.