Frank Fahey (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

If those Members of the Opposition speaking were in government it still would not be possible to provide for justiciable rights which are not dependent on resources. I must reject those amendments put down this evening. I wish to retain the current Long Title of the Bill which adequately describes the intent and purpose of the Bill. The Bill places obligations on the State to provide the many rights contained therein, which will demand a massive expenditure of resources.

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