Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Government is very difficult. We have work to do. We are trying to be open and transparent. The charges that were laid by a Member of the Opposition were unfair and lacked generosity. When I was in opposition, I commended the Government of the day if I felt it was making a good decision and welcomed that decision. If I felt it was making a decision that was not in the interests of the people, I challenged it. A little generosity is sometimes needed. This is quite a good report. The charge that this Government tries to stifle political debate and divvy things out in dark corners is unfair and should be challenged.

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