Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

I thank Deputies for contributing to this debate. There is consensus that the amendments made in the Seanad were sensible and I am glad this House is willing to identify with them and accept them without division. I fully accept it is embarrassing for Fine Gael and the Labour Party to contemplate division. Within two weeks they have divided three or four times on matters of central importance. This is aharbinger of what might be to come if the electorate were foolish enough to elect a slump coalition.

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