Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

While I heard what the Deputy had to say, I must simply agree to disagree with him. The balance the Minister has struck is correct and it is important to know the limitations of legislation in some circumstances and that tools like charters can work more flexibly and effectively. Ultimately, it is very important that people are protected. As Deputy Shatter stated, the best way to provide a good service is for those who provide such services to put their hearts and souls into so doing. I was slightly amused by the Deputy's zoological references today, which have included penguins, snails and tortoises. However, I remind Deputy Shatter about the race between the hare and the tortoise.

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