Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Yes, perhaps he is reading some other book. It is ridiculous. What are the priorities of this Government? Has it not learnt from the debacle of the Seanad referendum, where it took its eye off the ball? Would it not have the people in the places they are supposed to be when they are supposed to be there to answer the questions, and treat the House with a small bit of respect? It is budget night. The Minister for Health should be sitting here and taking the questions which concern his own Department. I mean no disrespect to the two Ministers present but he should be here.

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