Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)

I accept that, but this allegation was made on Report Stage before you took the Chair, and I want to respond to it. First, Deputy McGrath had no amendments down that day. However, he was associated with two amendments that were ruled out of order in the name of Deputy Catherine Murphy; not over 30, not several, just two. Second, Deputy McGrath went on public radio to say that I steamrolled the meeting and did this, that and the other. I will leave it up to the other committee members to decide that.

Amendment No.77 in the name of the Minister was accepted that day, and it sought to reduce the charge from €200 to €20. Deputy McGrath wanted the charge held at €200. At that meeting, he also wanted a €15 million fine imposed on South Tipperary County Council.

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