Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

That is what needs to be tested because there are voices on the Government benches who equally reject what is now unfolding and this is a consequence of this Government's failure. I believe it should be put to the test and an opportunity for a vote on a specific proposition should be before this us today. I object to the proposal that we have statements only in the way the Government has tailored it.

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