Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Members for their contributions. I am pleased to have the opportunity to address the plenary session of the House on this important issue following yesterday's committee deliberations. I understand, however, that it was the Labour Party that was quite vocal in ensuring the Dáil had an opportunity to debate the matter. I did not see its members at the committee meeting. We do not see its members here today either.

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