Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)

The Taoiseach is personally responsible. He was aware that the situation in Irish Ferries was developing. All Members get reports in their clinics of migrant workers being abused in shameful ways. The Taoiseach knew this was happening and he should have made preparations to meet this crisis head-on. Instead, he is nowhere to be seen. He should be here this evening to deal with one of the most serious crises in the history of this country.

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