Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)

We will get another tearful response from the Minister stating she is sorry for what happened, that she does not like it but that she can do nothing about it. That will be the long-playing record for the next 12 months. Of course the Minister can do something about it. Now is the time for strong leadership and good sense to prevail.

Tonight we give an opportunity to the Fianna Fáil backbenchers in particular. They travelled throughout the country during the past 12 months and said on local radio and in local newspapers that they will make certain the Minister will ensure no change occurs. I listened to them day and night. We will soon find out what the change will be. All I can hope for——

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