Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is only right and proper we are allowed respond in this regard. I respect the role of the Acting Chairman.

Does the Minister agree with what the Taoiseach stated? If so, does he have any evidence of this being the case? If such evidence exists, which I am sure it does not, is it not the duty of the Minister, the Taoiseach or the Government to go to the local barracks - if they can find one which is open - and present any such evidence? If they have no such evidence, the allegation made should be withdrawn and an apology should be made. I ask the Minister to respond to this.

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