Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am opposing it in light of what has transpired in the last 24 hours. The contents of an important memo have essentially been circulated to the media in precise detail. I note that the figure of €537 million used by the Taoiseach is the exact figure cited in this morning'sIrish Independent. Given that we are going into a week's recess tomorrow, I suggest that the Government should make time available today for a discussion on the contents of the memo in question. There is no doubt that its contents have been deliberately circulated to the media in precise detail. I know that Labour Party sources are on RTE right now describing the proposal with regard to the level of water charges as "half-baked".

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