Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

I have very limited time available to me because I am sharing time with the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Kelleher.

I apologise to the House for missing part of the debate. I understand my absence was referred to by Deputies O'Donnell and Jan O'Sullivan. From 10.30 a.m. until approximately 12.10 p.m., I was in committee on defence business with Deputy O'Donnell's colleague, Deputy Deenihan. I also had to deal with a number of other matters. I hope Deputies accept my apology.

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