Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have already spoken on my motion. I assure Deputy Daly that I understand all the ramifications of the motion. Nothing that has emerged since submitting it has come as any surprise to me in terms of the reactions of various parties. I have engaged with all those involved. At this point, it would be helpful for the ongoing talks that I withdraw my motion. However, that does not get away from the fact that the children's marks are on the negotiating table. Whoever's fault that is does not matter. They are there. That must be the committee's main concern. The committee is entitled to take a view on this, but we should not do so today.