Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I consider this a debate where we can express our views. If, as Deputy Costello mentioned, somebody on another occasion wants to take some comprehensive motion and get agreement from everybody on that and the full range, perhaps that can be examined on another day.

This is an opportunity which people have sought for many months. I have spent an enormous amount of time dealing with Justice for the Forgotten, who are fine people, and many of the other groups. They want these issues aired in the House.

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