Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

I am not discussing any details. I am explaining why I oppose the taking of No. a9 without debate. It is clear from the report to which I refer:

On Minister Martin's arrival at the meeting venue (Gresham Hotel), I was contacted by his Private Secretary and I left the meeting room for a short period during which I met with him at the entrance to the hotel and briefed him on the discussion so far, including nursing home charges, as well as on the mood generally at the meeting.

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