Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

This morning two of the protesters were injured while being dragged from the road at the behest of Shell. What about the role of former Minister, Ray Burke, in the negotiation of the terms for oil and gas exploration, the most generous offered anywhere in the world to the major multinationals? Let there be no mistake about it, the people deserve an explanation from the Taoiseach about this series of payments, loans and gifts from wealthy businessmen. However, the events of the last week should not distract us from this Government's long-standing political bankruptcy. That is something that no whip-around will be able to remedy. All of these are valid reasons this Fianna Fáil-PD coalition should resign from office immediately and go to the people. The people are ready to give judgment.

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