Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

-----very similar to the Bill proposed by Senators Zappone and Quinn and the Bill proposed by Senator Crown. All Members of this House have an obligation to put our differences to one side by working to make legislative progress and to achieve the maximum agreement on this matter. Reform can be brought about by legislative means. We need to show a response to the people and to the campaign in which we have just been involved. That would be the correct response right now to the people's decision. Will the Taoiseach have a change of heart? Will he agree to join talks between all the parties with a view to reaching agreement on this legislation to ensure its passage through both Houses of the Oireachtas?

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