Mary O'Rourke (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)

There were no marches in 1999 in County Laois. It was jarring that a person of his calibre and status would seek to denigrate a woman in her moment of need. Lest people think I do not want to face him tomorrow, I have already sent my apology because I must attend another engagement. I telephoned his office but, of course, I spoke to seven different people and do not know who eventually received my message.

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