Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

I am afraid Deputy Quinn is setting the bar somewhat high with his requirements for the next public holiday, whenever it is announced. There are benefits to having public holidays, although families would indicate that public holiday weekends tend to be the most expensive in many of these locations. For many ordinary working families, the flexibility which entitlements to ordinary leave affords gives them better value on a great many occasions.

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