Mr. Speaker, Lord Speaker,Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister,Leader of the Opposition and distinguished guests:I am delighted to be with you today.A Chairde:Tá fíor-chaoin áthas orm bheith anseo libh ar ócáid an chéad cuairt stáit seo.On the first day of this State Visit, I have been graciously a

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