Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

As a woman Deputy, perhaps I take a slightly different line from Deputy Shatter. I understand that many Deputies wish to go home to their families and children at some time between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. tonight. That is perfectly valid. There is, therefore, nothing wrong with this House doing a day's work tomorrow, starting at 9 a.m., as most people who are lucky enough to have a job will do.

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