Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I have always believed the Taoiseach should be here on every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

The people watching this cannot not believe there are further strokes that can be played in advance of the general election. They are looking in astonishment at the unacceptability of what is unfolding.

Are those who shout loudest most favoured for promotion? We will watch and see. Watch this space for certain.

We are asking was this a contrived outrageous plot that puts our questions of the past couple of weeks regarding State board appointments in advance of a general election in the tuppenny ha'penny place. You will not fool the Irish people by this outrageous behaviour.

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