Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Will the Ceann Comhairle please allow me to respond to what the Taoiseach said? I am indicating to him, in regard to the wish of a growing number of people in the diaspora to participate in the presidential election, that this wish is not a reflection on the Government, Opposition or anyone else. I have already indicated it was not party-political, yet the Taoiseach responded as if the Government were under attack. That is nonsense and filler for his reply.

With regard to the Taoiseach's approach to 2014, Sinn Féin has spelt out its policy.

See this speech in context