Derek Nolan (Galway West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I listened intently to Deputy Brian Stanley's round-the-house ramblings. He ended by setting out a rather nonsensical approach to the issue of our natural resources. He did not have any regard to the fact that certain rights were attached to the contracts and legal provisions are in place. I accept it is possible that there could be some reform in the future, but the Deputy should at least acknowledge that much of the damage done over a long period of time cannot be reversed.

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