John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

The only principle was to try to get into power as quickly as possible. I have consulted a wide body of people as best I can. The legislation is consensual and tries to move away from adversarial politics in so far as possible. I was heartened that, at least on Second Stage, the Labour Party voted with the Government. However, I hope it will do so during Committee and Remaining Stages. I hope it is not trying to appease certain people in rural areas while also trying to appeal to urban voters. This is what has happened. The divisiveness to date has pitted rural people against urban people. It is a totally false divide.

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