Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Fine Gael will stand up for our country as well as our urban heritage, the rural economy and rural life. The Minister must remember that one size does not fit all. The Minister is not always right and his "I-know-best" attitude will not always work everywhere. If he wants to pursue a narrow political agenda with the acquiescence of his Government partners it is his business. He should not, however denigrate anyone else on this or the other side of the House who has a different view to him.

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