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Seanad Éireann · 2024-02-13

Visit of Mongolian Delegation

CC Jerry Buttimer · Labour Panel

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I welcome to the Visitors Gallery a delegation from Mongolia who are visiting Ireland, led by Nomtoibayar Nyamtaishir, the leader of the national coalition encompassing a range of different political parties, and members of staff of the embassy. They are joined by our colleague and friend, Deputy Damien English. They are all very welcome and we thank them for being here this afternoon.

Also in the Visitors Gallery is a friend and former colleague, Ms Catherine Heaney. All our guests are welcome and I thank them for being here. We look forward to developing a friendship with Mongolia.

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I welcome to the Visitors Gallery a delegation from Mongolia who are visiting Ireland, led by Nomtoibayar Nyamtaishir, the leader of the national coalition encompassing a range of different political parties, and members of staff of the embassy. They are very welcome. They are joined by our colleague and friend, Deputy Damien English. They are all very welcome and we thank them for being here this afternoon. Also in the Visitors Gallery is a friend and former colleague, Ms Catherine Heaney. All our guests are welcome and I thank them for being here.

We look forward to developing a friendship with Mongolia. Without being partisan, we wish them well for the coming election in their country and I thank them for being here.