Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)

I thank Deputy Gilmore for tabling this very important motion. I represent County Wicklow. When Fianna Fáil appointed a Minister from the county for the first time in Deputy Roche great pride was taken among many who may not have voted for him. They felt it was good for the constituency. His appointment as Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government was considered appropriate given the many major environmental issues which affect Wicklow. Anybody from County Wicklow would have listened with dismay to the self-serving, hypocritical speech the Minister made last night.

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