Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)

Those who walked out may be listening to what we are saying. It is a great pity they walked out and I hope I will never again experience anything like it. It is more a reflection on Members of the Opposition than Members on the side. We want to man the benches. We fought hard to get here and we want to occupy the benches while we are here. In the past, we were tempted to walk out but we did not.

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