James Breen (Clare, Independent)

I wish to share time with Deputies Crowe and Sargent.

I have major reservations about the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005 in its current form. Why is the Government seeking to introduce this flawed legislation? I am not alone in having these reservations, as many Members, including those on the Government benches, have similar reservations. Why is the Government so keen to press ahead with the Bill? When a division is called will the Government backbench Deputies stand by their principles and vote against the Bill? I am afraid they will not do so and the Minister of State will lead them like a flock of sheep into the lobbies to vote "Yes".

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