Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

Yes and we are doing that. I do not disagree with anything Deputy Coveney has to say as he is entitled to his perspective. I will represent my constituents as best I can. I have taken many calls this week from public sector workers throughout the State. I have received e-mails from everywhere, which as Deputies will be aware was organised. I am taking as many calls as I can. I have spoken with public sector workers in South Dublin County Council, in Tallaght Hospital, the local arts centre, library and local office of the Revenue Commissioners. We have a number of Government buildings in Tallaght. I am listening to what people are saying. If people want to come in large numbers to my clinic in Tallaght on Valentine's Day, I will welcome them with open arms and will listen to them. I will then come into this House and represent to Government what people are saying to me.

I wish my colleagues a happy Valentine's Day.

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