Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

We will focus on and address the people's concerns and will not be deflected by the politics of personal vilification. Opposition Members can waste their time whispering in corners and peddling rumours and innuendo. They can waste all their resources and time in the House if they wish muttering and sniping. They spent the past ten years doing that and got their answer. If they keep at it, they will get the same answer in 2012.

The tribunal has a job to do. Let us give its lawyers the space and time to do so.

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