James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

I will wait until the Ceann Comhairle restores order. I hope he will afford this side of the House the same protection he affords the Government.

Yesterday, we debated the imposition of prescription charges on the most vulnerable in the country, yet not a single member of the Government parties was present for the debate. Deputy Harney, an independent, was the only Government representative present. People are outraged by this. That is an interesting point.

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