John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

The Deputy made a number of charges which were completely without foundation. He claimed there is no likelihood that I will come before the committee but I have not said that. He then raised extraneous matters which I will have to address. He spoke about legacy issues but he voted against important elements of the planning legislation. I assure him that the measures to which he referred will be introduced.

On one of the occasions when I appeared before the joint committee, the Deputy left us while I was still answering members' questions and came into this Chamber to ask why I was not here. That is his way of operating and I find it objectionable. Others may regard it as funny.

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