Mark Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Sorry, 1981. If ever there was a case of try harder, fail better, try harder and succeed, it is Joe, for his perseverance and persistence. For that and for his grandchild, I congratulate him.

Another special guest here today is Sabina Higgins. She is most welcome to our Distinguished Visitors Gallery, back to the Chamber where her husband made a great name for himself. In her own right, she is a great champion of causes. In Kenmare, we fondly remember her visit to open Cumann na mBan Park, which happened to coincide with the graduation for the entire school. It was a great day in Kenmare and we were proud that she opened the first public park in the ownership of the State in the town of Kenmare. We were delighted to have her there and we are delighted to have her here today. By the way, her daughter is doing an excellent job and has been holding the Government to account for many years in legislation.