Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)

On a point of order, I ask the Minister of State to withdraw that allegation, which is entirely improper. He is suggesting on the record of the House that I am in favour of an illegal action. He stated: "However, the Bill before us today is in effect championing price fixing, which is a serious crime carrying a maximum prison sentence of five years." It is as disgraceful as it is inappropriate. It is a cheap, wrong allegation, and for the purpose of the House, the Minister of State should withdraw it.

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