Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)

When the Minister was in China, examining how the Chinese treat their third level students, the Green Party was wrestling with its conscience. Their ministerial pensions won out. Over the last week or so, it has been stomach-churning to listen to the Green Party Members of this House. The Superman from Lucan, Deputy Gogarty, says he will defend the education sector and the budget.

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