Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

I cannot wait for the vote tomorrow night because I would like to see what the Green Party and the Independents will do. Who will vote for an election?

I spoke to someone in Firhouse who said there was no sign of an election. In the old days, the Taoiseach called an election, parties held conventions and candidates worked hard for three weeks. We have been working for the past two years since the convention. In my case I have not stopped working since the last general election. I look forward to Deputy Kenny confirming I am his number one target. Bring on the candidate.

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