Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I am open on that issue, and the question is how a representative can be found. There are many people from different groups, but the amount of groups makes it difficult. Perhaps it should be left to Ms Davis and her group. They may feel there is someone who could take a broad representation and would be acceptable.

I do not always agree with the theory that this is about people who are working or in traffic commuting. I will not take issue with it now as I wish the group well. My experience of observing is that the busiest people travelling the furthest, who may be sales reps or truck drivers working around the country and the Continent, will always make it home to manage their team at the weekend. The person who has a business beside their house and does not have to drive anywhere or finishes quite early can be so busy after 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. that he or she cannot give an hour at any stage. People may return home at 5 p.m. at the weekend and not surface again until 8 a.m. on Monday, never giving an hour.

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