Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)

Deputy Buttimer continues to compete with Deputy Durkan for heckler of the year.

I accept that the fiscal compact treaty is a serious document. I have not made up my mind in respect of it and I am waiting to see what we can extract from Europe. We have an opportunity to get something from Europe. Those opposite can laugh at me if they choose but, like them, I am an elected Member of this House.

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