Colm Keaveney (Galway East, Labour)

I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to speak to this Private Members' motion which perfectly illustrates Sinn Féin Members' ability to successfully speak out of both sides of their mouths and simultaneously say nothing of any substance in their pursuit of naked political gain. While attempting to champion the issue of State assets in the Republic, it would be remiss of me not to highlight the inertia and hypocrisy of Sinn Féin in its policies in Northern Ireland on outsourcing, the privatisation of water and other important local services.

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