Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)

I want to add my voice to the debate on this motion. I heard what the Minister said and her defence of her amendment, which was stout and staunch. I was surprised to hear it but I am long enough here to know that is exactly what she would do.

The Government has come out on several occasions recently and asked what are the policies of the alterative government and said it has none. The Minister has one of them tonight. She has a very well thought out action plan and proposal by Fine Gael and Labour. The Minister and the Government can have their view, but there will be a day next May or June and the people will decide on this issue at the end of the day.

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