Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Deputy Conor Lenihan hates the truth. The people are waiting for him. I spoke to Deputy O'Connor, who could be a Minister of State tomorrow. We could have two Ministers of State in the constituency to try to save Deputy Conor Lenihan. Deputy O'Connor has such a strong vote that he will try to bring Deputy Lenihan in, but that will not happen because Senator Brian Hayes will take a seat.

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