Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I apologise for my having been delayed. As I stated last night, I had a previous commitment that lasted much longer than I had anticipated.

I see some merit in what Senator Daly is proposing, for two reasons. First and foremost, it underlies our concern for an Irish citizen. It would send a positive signal to many people who are Irish citizens by choice, as distinct from birth, that every citizen of this Republic is being treated equally in terms of the concerns of this Parliament.