Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That is the extent of their input into the democratic system, and then they want to get rid of an oversight that already exists. This matter should not be about budgets and recessions but rather about respect for ourselves as a free people. All I can hope is that we will not succumb to this type of exercise because if we do so in this case, those who have brought it forward and advised the Taoiseach to do so will feel they can do it again on a future occasion. It has been a breath of fresh air to see people from the Government parties standing up at this stage. The more who do so, the greater the opportunity to give the message to the Government that our democracy is not up for barter or auction at this time.