Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

We robustly represent the concerns of the people on any proposals which have a negative impact on public health. The Deputy may think writing a letter is better than setting out our position. I would say to the Green Party that, thankfully, this side of the House did not have to wait until its formation to take a position on non-proliferation. This side of the House has been doing that since 1959——

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