Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)

That is rubbish at this stage because this is the Government's budget. It made disgraceful choices and I welcome the people who have come from all parts of Ireland to support this motion. I am sorry that they face long, lonesome bus journeys home. I urge Deputies to vote with their hearts and souls. They will have an opportunity when the bell sounds at 9 p.m. to do the right thing by voting against these horrible cuts.

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