Tom Sheahan (Kerry South, Fine Gael)

From the outset, Deputy Fahey has talked about facts. I only deal with facts and everything I am going to say can be substantiated. Before I start, however, I would like to say the name "Stroke" Fahey is wasted on Deputy Fahey's colleague from County Galway. Deputy Fahey is neither qualified nor able to come in here and criticise officials in the carrying out of their duties when one sees that Deputy Fahey showed no regard or respect for the officials in his own Department. I am surprised at the absence of one of those officials today. She has played a starring role in the whole debate.

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