John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

It seems this is the pattern we now associate with the Government, with a series of Ministers brazening it out. Let us be clear, the Tánaiste has supported the former Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin. She has said she does not want to adjudicate on a conflict of evidence. However, this is entirely disingenuous because she has adjudicated. She has made it clear as to what side she is on. She is on the side of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin——

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