Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

I have a simple question for Fianna Fáil and Green Party backbench Deputies. Do they believe Rody Molloy deserved his golden handshake? Quite simply, that is the question on which the House will divide tomorrow night. If Government Deputies had been in charge, would they have allowed the golden handshake? Do they believe FÁS and other areas of the public service will ever be reformed if these cosy deals continue to be done? If they believe Mr. Molloy deserved his golden handshake, they should by all means vote to support the Tánaiste and Government. If, however, they do not believe he deserved it, they do not have any other option but to vote with the Labour Party tomorrow night.

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