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

However, if one listens carefully, people are appreciative of what the Minister is trying to achieve. This particular Minister listens carefully to the points made by all Members. People talk to Members, who come to the House from their constituencies in Cork, the midlands, Kildare, Meath, or Tallaght to represent their cases. All Members do so skilfully. On such a night, it is a pity the Gallery is not more full.

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