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

Sometimes in these contributions we would appreciate plain speaking on some of the core issues. Much clearer language could have been used, in particular on the country specific recommendations, to elucidate matters for the public as there is much devil in the detail of them that has not been articulated at all.

The Taoiseach's remarks to Deputy Creighton were instructive and enlightening. Clearly, if someone gives a personal rant - by the Taoiseach's definition - he or she will not be allowed to speak again.

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