Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

The time has come now for us to screw our courage to the point where we get on with reform rather than walk away from it.

There have been harsh words in this House today but I have spoken the truth in this House because I have a respect for it and the House is entitled to know that Deputy O'Donoghue, when he was Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, behaved impeccably and at all times wanted a public inquiry.

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