Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

When I heard Deputy Ó Caoláin criticise the Taoiseach's absence, I was going to make the point Deputy Kenny made that his party did not attend the Whips' meeting yesterday when arrangements were being made to discuss the Travers report. I commend the parties who attended, reached an agreement and honoured that in the House this morning. It is much more sincere than being absent, then calling for a vote and wasting time.

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