Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

The by-election is an opportunity for the people to demand delivery on the broken promises of this Administration in the areas of health and education. In the area of health, in particular, the time is ripe for the people to give the Government a very clear message. They demand the equitable and efficient health service they and we have been promised so often and clearly deserve.

The people of County Meath have not had the representation they deserve. Deputy Brady is a perfect example. If there was ever an example of the need for change in County Meath, the Deputy epitomises it 100%. Recognising that they demand change——

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