The result of the by-election in Cork South Central also means a third consecutive by-election defeat for this Government. One would have to question the pertinence of opinion polls when one examines the outcomes of these three by-elections.
- The Fine Gael leader, Mr John Bruton, speaking following the introduction of the by-election victor, Mr Simon Coveney, to the Dail
It is certainly not a date for partisan speeches, so I won't engage in one . . . I want to congratulate Simon wholeheartedly.
- The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern
The last DART leaves Dublin before the last pint is pulled.
- Mr Bruton calling for the introduction of a late-night DART service.
