Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

After today's meeting, I will receive a report and communicate directly with Deputy Broughan. I will be anxious to achieve resolution.

Deputy Eamon Ryan will never be in the position of membership of a broadly based party like Fianna Fáil which represents every parish in the country. It is inevitable that there will be divergent views within our party. I have had discussions with many Deputies from the south east as well as with inland representatives who have very strong views on the matter. They appreciate the balanced approach I have adopted which accords with Government policy.

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