Tom Kitt (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)

It is not even clever politics. Those who are monitoring this debate, if anyone is, know exactly what is going on. Fine Gael's motion is not motivated by concern for the environment or for the people of Dublin South-East, sadly, but by blatant opportunism.

We have seen Fine Gael pursue negative tactics in the past. I am disappointed that this new Fine Gael parliamentary party, with its injection of fresh blood, and increased membership, would choose not to come forward with fresh thinking and ideas on waste management but rather stoop to personalising this motion and attacking an honourable man who has a long track record in environmental protection, both locally and nationally.

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