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

I believe someone suggested all Government initiatives should be responded to by claiming they are related to the election. Regardless of whether it is good or bad news, it must pertain to the election. However, the election has not been called yet and Members must remain focused. I am not looking for a job as I already have one, which I wish to complete. Thereafter I will go before the people to ask them whether they wish to retain me. I am a democrat and this is what I want to do.

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