Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As someone who has steered many such Bills through this House, as someone who fought many a battle with Fianna Fáil for the very many years it was in government in seeking to get its co-operation in processing legislation of benefit, I will always, as Minister for Justice and Equality and Minister for Defence encourage Members on this side of the House and opposite to produce constructive legislative proposals that are of benefit to the people in this country. I hope following the vote on this motion that we can get back to our real jobs as legislators and Members of Dáil Éireann, and concentrate on what really matters and affects the lives of those who have elected us to represent them in this House.

Let me be absolutely clear. I, again, reiterate my apology to Deputy Wallace.

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