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Taoiseach congratulates all medal winners in the Paralympics 2012 Games
It has been an amazing first week for Ireland at the Paralympics 2012 the Taoiseach has said, adding:
"putting on the Irish singlet to compete at this level is the culmination of the hopes, dreams and hard work of the Team Ireland athletes and they have done themselves and their country proud".
Tonight the Taoiseach sent his best wishes to Michael McKillop on another Gold medal for Team Ireland in the 1500m T37 bringing the Irish team's Gold medal tally to five and the overall medal tally to eight.
The Taoiseach also complimented Helen Kearney, on her impressive win of Silver yesterday on Mister Cool in the Para-equestrian mixed individual championship test-grade 1a, this placement also helped Ireland win the dressage team bronze medal.
He also congratulated both Catherine Walsh and her sighted pilot Fran Meehan on winning silver in the Para-cycling individual B pursuit.
"The 49 athletes taking part, covering 10 sports, are a credit to Team Ireland and their families, and I look forward to a fantastic week to come."