James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

-----and have to hear the people. They will not listen but they will have to hear them. The Tánaiste and the Ceann Comhairle should listen; we oppose this utterly. We want more time to discuss this Bill. We want every Member of this House to have an opportunity to exercise his or democratic right and express the views of his or her constituents here.

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