Peter Mathews (Dublin South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Jonathan O'Brien for one minute he has graciously given me.

I support Sinn Féin's motion which has been well thought out. It would give scope and a framework for the start of the reform process. I acknowledge Fianna Fáil's efforts to make a statement on the matter, but it is unnecessary. As for the Government's amendment, I agree with Deputies Jonathan O'Brien and Michael Colreavy that it is not an amendment but an obstructive act of malevolence. It is a symptom of über-majorititis - if I can term it in that way - whereby the Government's majority is too big and it reaches an arrogant stage which causes trouble and rot.

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