Jim Glennon (Dublin North, Fianna Fail)

Last night, the contributions of Opposition Members and of the Green Party in particular appeared to be intent on maligning those of us elected to public office who are, as I have just stated, making strenuous efforts at present to rid ourselves of the legacy of a particular era. However, I felt that the comments were particularly directed towards the Fianna Fáil Party, of which I am proud to be a member. I formed the impression that criticism in the debate was directed almost exclusively at the Fianna Fáil Party. There was no attempt at a balanced debate and no other political party was referred to in last night's deliberations.

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