Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

He was one of them. A number of us were political and student activists and a few who preceded us did very well. The student body in this country has been most mature and very involved in policy formation and frameworks. I admire what the students are doing. That is their job; they must prepare for the future. However, I am uncomfortable about accepting this amendment.

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