Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)

Historically, it was politicians, governments and monarchs that started wars and conflicts, not ordinary people. Does the Taoiseach accept that there are elected Members of this House, and many more elected representatives in Scotland, England and Wales, who do not support monarchies or outdated institutions with inherited powers? Does he agree that such institutions are relics of feudal times and will the Taoiseach today stand by the Republic?

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